Prime Minister Ariel Sharon received the report of the Laron Committee regarding the disabled and the promotion of their integration into the community.

The Committee decided to concentrate on recommendations that would lead toward improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and to their inclusion in society and employment.  In this context, the Committee focused on encouraging employment, which constitutes a basis for improvements in all areas.  The members of the Committee believe that the disabled must be afforded a wider degree of participation as a solution to their problems and indicate the need for policies based on consideration and the promotion of autonomy.  A Word-file Hebrew summary of the Committee’s main conclusions is available for downloading at http://tinyurl.com/a2gem.