Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, Israel Elwyn launched the “Different but Equal” social campaign, promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community.
The campaign, inspired by Down Syndrome International’s “Lots of Socks” project, invites the public to wear mismatched colorful socks, symbolizing the idea that everyone is different—and that’s what makes everyone equal.
“Throughout the year, we work to raise awareness and help remove the practical and social boundaries faced by individuals with disabilities, often based on outdated conceptions, to ensure their right to be accepted into all spheres of modern-day life,” said Margalit Piller, CEO of Israel Elwyn. “This International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an opportunity for the greater Israeli society to join us and demonstrate their solidarity with the more than 1.6 million people who live with disabilities and with a simple dream to be treated like everyone else.”
Israel Elwyn is the country’s largest nonprofit, making a profound impact on the lives of more than 5,400 individuals with disabilities, providing housing, vocational, social and therapeutic services.
On Dec. 3, Israel Elwyn will also host a performance of the “Shavim Band” singing group, featuring performers with disabilities at the Savidor Tel Aviv Train Station.
Band member Maayan Amber noted that “we appear on many different stages and always receive great feedback from our audiences. This particular performance is even more special because it will help us show the general public our abilities and prove to everyone that disability won’t stop us from realizing our dreams.”
The public is invited to post their photos and videos using the hashtag #DifferentButEqual.
