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Society Cannot Ignore the Rights of People with Disabilities Any Longer

24 January 2025

In 2025, accessibility and equality should be fundamental rights, not privileges. However, daily life proves that we are still far from achieving a truly inclusive society. The recent incident brought to light by Rafaela, who faced obstacles simply trying to move around a public space, is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s one of the countless examples of what many people with disabilities experience every day. The reality is harsh: In Cyprus, the percentage of people with disabilities is significantly high. Yet, infrastructure, services, and attitudes remain stuck in the past. Our country still lacks a comprehensive framework to

INSPIRE Festival 2024 Set to Awaken Nicosia with a Celebration of Entrepreneurship

2 October 2024

The INSPIRE Festival 2024, organized by IMH Business, is set to take over Makariou Avenue on the 3rd and 4th of October, bringing the spirit of entrepreneurship to the heart of the city. This vibrant two-day event is a homage to entrepreneurship in all its forms, magnitudes, and industries, aiming to inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to continue pursuing their dreams of success. With Ablebook proudly supporting the festival as the Accessibility Partner, festival-goers can easily access all information about the festival’s accessibility features through the Ablebook App. The app ensures that everyone, regardless of their mobility or

Paralympic Games 2024: Silver Medal for Pelendritou in Swimming, Reaches Seven for Cyprus

3 September 2024

Karolina Pelendritou finished in second place in the 50-meter freestyle in Paris. Karolina Pelendritou won the seventh Paralympic medal of her career on Saturday night (31/8). The flag bearer of the Cypriot delegation at the “Paris 2024” Paralympic Games finished in second place in the final of the 50m freestyle, in the S11 category, earning her second silver medal in the event.

Paralympic Games Paris 2024: Cyprus Debuts with Pelendritou

31 August 2024

The three-time Paralympic gold medalist of Cyprus, Karolina Pelendritou, and flag bearer of the Cypriot National Paralympic Committee’s delegation at the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris 2024, kicks off the competition today for the Cypriot team in this Paralympics. The top swimmer in Cyprus’s Paralympic history competes today at noon at the Paris La Défense Arena in the 50m freestyle heats in the S11 category. Sixteen athletes are participating in this event, divided into two heats of eight. Karolina Pelendritou is competing in the 2nd heat. The race is scheduled to start at 11:46 local time (12:46 Cyprus time). The

Japan: The café where employees work remotely

23 July 2024

The accessible, barrier-free floor of the café is filled with robotic staff. Kentaro Yoshifuji needed to be hospitalized multiple times and for extended periods when he was a student and couldn’t go to school. This experience inspired him to study robotics and “use technology to improve the lives of people who were unable to participate physically either in

At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Maria Markou

16 July 2024

At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Maria Markou, a Paralympic champion in bench press weightlifting, will participate. According to a post by the Cyprus Sports Organization (CSO) on Facebook, “Our Paralympic champion in bench press weightlifting has secured her ticket through the World Rankings and will compete again in the world’s premier sporting event.” It is added that Maria Markou will be the third member of the Cypriot delegation, after Karolina Pelendritou and Victor Pentara, to participate in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. “Congratulations,” concludes the CSO post.

Infocredit Group Honored with Gold Award at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2023

10 July 2024

Infocredit Group is thrilled to announce its recognition at the Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2023, organized by Boussias. The company proudly secured the esteemed Gold award. The awards ceremony was held yesterday at Galu Seaside in Larnaca. The Cyprus Responsible Business Awards 2023 recognize and reward best practices in supporting society. Infocredit Group’s constant support for Ablebook played a pivotal role in this achievement. Infocredit Group claimed the Gold award in the “Society” category, underscoring its steadfast commitment to social responsibility and community support. Theodoros Kringou, CEO of Infocredit Group, commented on the award: “We are honored to receive this

Cyprus without sustainable mobility: ‘I can’t even go to the kiosk.’

9 July 2024

Title: Miranda Lysandrou Even a ten-year-old child knows that the word “sidewalk” is a compound word derived from the words for “pedestrian” and “road.” Pedestrian-road… The road for pedestrians. Not for cars, otherwise, we would call it a parking space; not for bicycles, otherwise, it would be called a bike path; not for scooters, trash cans, trees, and other obstacles. It is the space for pedestrians. It rightfully belongs to them. And no one has the right to take it over. We all park on sidewalks. Let’s admit it. Without even feeling guilty. Wherever they exist and are functional, that

11-Year-Old with Deafness Cured by Gene Therapy in the USA

1 July 2024

Several studies with this type of therapy are already underway or being planned worldwide. An eleven-year-old boy who was born deaf can now hear thanks to a special gene therapy, according to American reports. The boy from Morocco was the first person in the USA to receive gene therapy, which is still in the experimental stage, at a children’s hospital in the metropolis of Philadelphia on the East Coast, reported the New York Times, citing the hospital and the involved companies. However, the therapy does not mean that the boy can now understand language and speak on his own: he

Ocean Basket Restaurants Now on the Ablebook App

28 June 2024

Ablebook is launching a new collaboration with Ocean Basket restaurants, incorporating their 9 restaurants into its platform. This partnership aims to provide all relevant information and services concerning accessibility for people with disabilities and vulnerable groups. Ablebook is an innovative app available on Android and iOS devices, targeting the improvement of accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable groups by offering information and services that facilitate their daily lives. Ocean Basket restaurants provide ramps at their entrances, accessible toilets for people with disabilities, and vegan options. Through our collaboration, app users visiting Ocean Basket can get information

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