The Israel Sport Center for the Disabled is the first sport center for the disabled in the country and a world 
pioneer in the field. The Center, which specializes in the physical and psychological rehabilitation of Israeli children and youth, opened its gates in the 1960 in order to encourage disabled kids, youth and adults to take part in sports activities.
Sports activities contribute more to the confidence, morale, and self-image of the disabled than any other form of rehabilitation. The spirit and motivation of sport is used as a means to help guide the disabled from a state of helplessness to productive, fulfilling lives. It has been proven that, in addition to promoting physical and mental rehabilitation, sports activities significantly prolong the life expectancy of the seriously disabled.
Today, over 2000 kids and adults participate in more than 20 different sports activities in our Center without 
discrimination of religion, race or sex. Most of the activities are done in wheelchairs, to help athletes overcome their movement limitations.
As medicine continues to develop its technology, more newborns survive birth accidents and are at high risk for birth defects and various complicated needs. In 2004, over 200 children joined the Center. The expansion of rehabilitation sports activities for children with devastating injuries is therefore one of our primary goals.
Our young disabled athletes participate in international sports championships for disabled children in the United States and Europe, such as the World Championships for Disabled Children and Youth in Miami, the Robin Hood Games and the Stoke Mandeville Games in England, and the Paralympics, where they have received many commendations. This brings great recognition and pride to Israel, and also demonstrates the high standards of our everyday activities.
Friends Committees exist in New York, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, NewJerseyand England.
