Accommodations and Rights for Adults with ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults may affect the ability to maintain employment stability and income levels. In most cases, the disability percentages determined by the National Insurance Institute are not sufficient to qualify for a pension. However, people who are determined to have at least 20% medical disability are eligible for vocational rehabilitation services—assistance that can be especially important during academic studies and can help with academic accommodations, mentoring, vocational guidance, and workforce integration. To cope with these challenges, there are assistance options and eligibility for certain services through the National Insurance Institute, in education, and in the employment field.

Exercising National Insurance rights

The National Insurance Institute’s “Yad Mechavenet” (Guiding Hand) service is designed to help individuals exercise the rights they are entitled to under the law. It is important to know that there is no need or reason to contact a rights-exhaustion company or lawyers. You can schedule an appointment and meet with a professional from the Yad Mechavenet service, who will guide you through the process, explain which documents are important to bring, how to present your situation to the general disability committee, and everything else you need. Even if you are not eligible for a pension, you may still be able to receive rehabilitation services, significant assistance for students, workshops to improve earning capacity, or help purchasing aids such as a laptop.

Learn more about the Yad Mechavenet service of the National Insurance Institute

Vocational rehabilitation process

The rehabilitation process includes vocational guidance and a pre-rehabilitation program, such as preparatory studies, supplementary studies, or workshops that prepare participants for work and academic studies. The duration of workshops and vocational studies depends on the disability percentage and earning capacity. Not every person with a recognized disability also has reduced earning capacity. Earning capacity is determined by a committee at the National Insurance Institute, and even individuals who are not eligible for a disability pension may receive assistance in financing a rehabilitation program.

Learn more about vocational rehabilitation on the National Insurance Institute website

Accessibility in higher education institutions

In preparatory programs and higher education studies at colleges and universities across the country, there are support centers that are recognized by the National Insurance Institute. The National Insurance Institute funds accessibility services in academic institutions as well as in various professional courses. It is important to note that each academic institution has its own program, and details can be obtained directly from the college or university where you plan to study.

View the list of support centers in higher education institutions