Victims of Hostilities - Special assistance for the blind

  Grant for home equipment

 In addition to the funding for accessories for the blind, such as a folding cane, Braille machine and portable tape recorder, a person who is blind in both eyes, with a 100% special disability, is entitled to a lump sum grant and to annual grants for purchasing and repairing home equipment. . The home equipment includes a refrigerator, washing machine, home heating and cooling devices, stereo system and electric shaver. A disabled person who has not received assistance to purchase home equipment is entitled to an initial lump sum grant. To inquire about entitlement, please contact the rehabilitation officer at the National Insurance Institute branch closest to your place of residence.

 Assistance with travel expenses

A "blind disabled" person (whose disability recognized as resulting from the hostility is blindness) with a 100% degree of disability is entitled to assistance with transportation expenses to work, school or a place in which he volunteers (if he volunteers on a regular basis, at least 3 days a week), in addition to the regular mobility allowance he receives.

Reading allowance

A blind disabled person with a 100% special disability who is working or studying is entitled to funding for 100 hours of reading aloud each month. The grant is also provided to a blind disabled person who has retired from work.

Guide dog

A person who is blind in both eyes with a 100% degree of disability is entitled to a guide dog. He is also fully reimbursed for any medical treatment required by the dog. To receive this benefit, please contact the Rehabilitation Department at the NII branch handling the case.

Assistance in keeping a guide dog

A blind person who keeps a guide dog is entitled to a monthly grant to cover the routine expenses of keeping the dog. A yearly grant is also paid to cover periodic treatments, such as vaccinations, preventive treatments, haircuts, etc.