Month: May 2026

Access City Festival 2026 transformed Polis Chrysochous into an open hub of sports, accessibility, and inclusion.

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Ablebook actively participated in the Access City Festival 2026, which was successfully held on Saturday, May 16, in Polis Chrysochous. The festival was organized by the Enavsma Foundation in collaboration with the Municipality of Polis Chrysochous and Round Table 7 Paphos.

The town square was transformed into an open space of sports, experiential activities, and social awareness, promoting accessibility, acceptance, and equal participation in society and sports for everyone.

Through its participation, Ablebook presented its innovative platform and engaged with visitors through activities highlighting the importance of digital accessibility and inclusion in the daily lives of people with disabilities.

Visitors had the opportunity to experience unique para-sports activities, including archery alongside Christos Misos, the world No.1 blind archer, and wheelchair basketball with APOOP Paphos and Cyprus 3X3. The event also featured the presence of organizations such as YPARXO, Goal in Life, and Through My Eyes, founded by Paralympic swimmer Karolina Pelendritou.

The festival concluded with an open discussion on improving accessibility and the power of sports as a tool for social change, sending a strong message that cities can become more inclusive when organizations, institutions, and citizens work together with a common vision.

Ablebook warmly thanks the organizers, volunteers, partners, and everyone who participated in and supported this important initiative towards a society without barriers.

Stoiximan Wheels of Change Expands to Cyprus, Promoting Equal Access to Sports

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The Stoiximan Wheels of Change team is expanding its activities to Cyprus through a new strategic partnership with Ablebook and “Yparcho”, sharing a common goal of promoting equal participation in sports.

The team’s first participation in Cyprus took place during the Aphrodite Half Marathon in Polis Chrysochous on Sunday, April 19, marking the launch of the initiative’s local presence. A total of 31 participants took part, including 9 people with disabilities who participated in the 5-kilometer race.

Through this collaboration, the Stoiximan Wheels of Change program joins forces with Ablebook, an innovative accessibility and inclusion platform-app, as well as “Yparcho Education and Rehabilitation Center”, an organization focused on empowering and supporting vulnerable groups, particularly in sports. Together, they aim to significantly strengthen inclusive initiatives across Cyprus.

The Stoiximan Wheels of Change program, which has already established a successful presence in Greece with more than 5,000 participants to date, creates opportunities for people with disabilities to actively participate in sports events, highlighting in practice the importance of accessibility, teamwork, and inclusion. The initiative is also planning a strong presence in upcoming marathons in Larnaca, Limassol, and Nicosia.

Its expansion into Cyprus represents an important step toward strengthening a society without exclusions, where everyone has the opportunity to participate equally in sports and social life.

Stoiximan remains committed to creating initiatives with meaningful social impact, proving that collaboration can become a catalyst for positive change.

Because when we run together, we create a world that is more accessible for everyone.

Ablebook at the European Disability Forum with Speech by CEO Andreas Vasiliou

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Ablebook participated in the European Disability Forum (EDF) Annual General Assembly in Cyprus, strengthening the voice of accessibility at a European level.

As part of the event, Ablebook’s CEO & Co-Founder, Andreas Vasiliou, delivered a speech in front of representatives of the European Union, organizations, and institutions from across Europe, sharing a strong message about the importance of building a truly equal and inclusive society.

During his speech, Andreas Vasiliou shared his personal journey as a person with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, highlighting the challenges he faced both in education and later in the labor market.

“The problem is not disability. The problem is the barriers created by systems that are not designed for everyone,” he stated.

He also spoke about the creation of Ablebook, which was born through real-life experiences and the need for a tool that would support people with disabilities in their everyday lives, promoting autonomy and equal participation in society.

Today, Ablebook is evolving into a comprehensive digital accessibility ecosystem through collaborations with businesses, municipalities, and institutions, offering solutions that improve the daily lives of its users.

Special emphasis was placed on the new feature AbleJobs, which aims to bridge the gap between people with disabilities and the labor market by creating equal and accessible employment opportunities.

Additionally, Ablebook presented its new features: AbleFix, AbleActivities, and AbleBook&Go, aimed at enhancing daily independence and social participation.

Closing his speech, the CEO of Ablebook called on EU Member States to move toward stronger and more binding accessibility policies, emphasizing that equality and dignity should never be considered optional.

Ablebook’s participation at the European Disability Forum confirms the company’s active role in promoting accessibility, social inclusion, and innovation, with the vision of creating a Europe without barriers.