{"id":31740,"date":"2026-03-19T11:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beitissie.org.il\/?p=31740"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:09:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:09:03","slug":"supporting-families-with-disabilities-during-wartime-beit-issie-shapiro-on-kan-radio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beitissie.org.il\/en\/31740\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Families with Disabilities During Wartime: Beit Issie Shapiro on KAN Radio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Beit Issie Shapiro\u2019s Executive Director, Ahmir Lerner, was featured in a radio interview on KAN, discussing the organization\u2019s ongoing war response and its critical support for people with disabilities and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the interview, Ahmir highlighted the launch of a dedicated hotline providing real-time guidance, emotional support, and practical solutions for caregivers and parents. 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