Questions & Answershttp://community.goisrael.com/forums/7.aspxIsraeli tour guides from the Israeli Tour Guides Association will answer your questions.enCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20917.1142)Re: Assistance for the elderlyhttp://community.goisrael.com/forums/thread/206.aspxFri, 06 Jun 2008 07:09:44 GMTdefe4685-4fa8-4a87-9193-db72b3c28830:206oreets0http://community.goisrael.com/forums/thread/206.aspxhttp://community.goisrael.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=7&PostID=206<p>&nbsp;We are so happy that your mother will be visiting us.&nbsp; Even though Jerusalem is built on hills, there are many sites that are wheelchair accessible. &nbsp;</p><p>For more information on possible itineraries, check out:&nbsp; http://goisrael.com/Tourism_Eng/Tourist+Information/Suggested+Itineraries/Itineraries+for+People+with+Mobility+Challenges.htm</p><p>Yad Sarah is a large organization that loans out a wide variety of medical equipment, including wheelchairs.&nbsp; You can also ask the concierge at your hotel for assistance regarding a wheelchair, as many of the large hotels have a few wheelchairs on hand and might be able to lend you one.</p><p>Have a great trip, we&#39;re waiting to welcome you.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>Re: Assistance for the elderlyhttp://community.goisrael.com/forums/thread/201.aspxFri, 06 Jun 2008 01:29:31 GMTdefe4685-4fa8-4a87-9193-db72b3c28830:201Adi0http://community.goisrael.com/forums/thread/201.aspxhttp://community.goisrael.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=7&PostID=201<p>Dear Elize,</p> <p>It sounds wonderful that your mum and you will visit in Israel together. You are also coming in a great month that it won&#39;t be that hot.</p> <p>There&#39;s an organizartion that spread all over Israel if you would like to rent a wheelchair for your mum. It&#39;s Yad- Sara- <a href="http://www.yadsarah.org/index.asp?id=198">http://www.yadsarah.org/index.asp?id=198</a>&nbsp; There are many branched of this organization all over Israel and you are welcome to contact them.</p> <p>you can also contact <a href="http://www.aisrael.org/Eng/Index.asp?CategoryID=55&amp;ArticleID=60">http://www.aisrael.org/Eng/Index.asp?CategoryID=55&amp;ArticleID=60</a>- it<font size="2"> a non-profit organization dedicated to making Israel an accessible place for all , includingpeople with disabilities</font></p> <p><font size="2">hope my answer will answer your questions.</font></p> <p><font size="2">All the best,</font></p> <p><font size="2">Adi Porat- Tavor&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Event Producer - simcha in Israel&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.simchainisrael.com/">www.simchainisrael.com</a></font></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Assistance for the elderlyhttp://community.goisrael.com/forums/thread/199.aspxWed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:11 GMTdefe4685-4fa8-4a87-9193-db72b3c28830:199Elize0http://community.goisrael.com/forums/thread/199.aspxhttp://community.goisrael.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=7&PostID=199<p>My mom will be turning 86 this year and plans on visiting Jerusalem in October 08.&nbsp; She is mobile but may need a wheelchair from time to time.&nbsp; Can wheelchairs be hired and are the more popular tourist attractions accessable by wheelchair.&nbsp; Thank you for your assistance.&nbsp; </p>