You see, sad to say, my story isn't unusual. Deaf Israelis experience more than I can say. Deaf Americans can understand the oppression, but with the limited resources and support available, I'm amazed at the spirit of Deaf Israelis and their ongoing fight for more jobs, equal opportunities and obtaining higher education from universities. Counseling services are still primitive. Social workers with deaf education and background are rare.
Interpreters are expensive and few and far between.
Gifted Deaf Israelis aren't given jobs they deserve because of prejudices against deafness and disabled persons. The first half of my journey here has been mostly observing and learning the ways of life in Israel. In the second half, I'm no longer just an observer. I'm actually experiencing tribulations, trepidations and triumphs. I react to things and situations more responsively.