Israeli rehabilitation village prepares adults with disabilities for Election Day voting

A Perach Israel rehabilitation village has set up a mock polling station to help more than 200 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities practice voting ahead of the October 27 Knesset election. Staff guide residents through the process, and CEO Moshe Stein emphasized the importance of teaching residents to make their own choices.

Ahead of Tuesday's Knesset election, more than 200 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a Perach Israel-operated rehabilitation village are learning about their right to vote and practicing how to cast their ballots. The village has set up a mock polling station with a voting booth, envelopes, and ballot slips, allowing residents to familiarize themselves with the process. Staff members guide residents through selecting a ballot and placing it in an envelope. Moshe Stein, CEO of Perach Israel, said the right to choose is part of everyday life in the village, and teaching residents to make their own decisions plays a significant role in their quality of life. The practice sessions aim to help eligible residents make their voices heard alongside the rest of the country.