Yuval Wagner, an Israeli Air Force combat pilot, founded Access Israel in 1999. In 1987, he was injured in a helicopter crash, which left him a quadriplegic and confined to a wheelchair. As a person with disabilities and a father of three, Wagner realized that Israel was inaccessible to the disabled community, limiting their ability to lead independent and dignified lives. He decided to take action by establishing Access Israel with the help of friends and business colleagues. Despite limited resources, they have now become the leading accessibility promoter in the country.