Visually Impaired

In an inspiring initiative, 49-year-old blind runner Lior Mehrabani will complete a 500-meter run guided by 5-year-old Nevo Arush at the upcoming Beersheba Light Run to raise awareness for visually impaired athletes.

Broken sidewalks, open pits, traffic lights without accessibility buttons, and speeding cyclists make every outing for the visually impaired a survival struggle. Residents report a lack of oversight and safety, while the municipality claims it is working to improve urban accessibility.