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Landmark Decision: First vindication for parents who saw their child expelled from a private school

12 October 2023

A court issued a temporary injunction for a student to continue attending the private school’s gymnasium (middle school) where he was already enrolled, despite the opposition of the school’s director. The parents of a child on the autism spectrum sought legal recourse to keep their son in the private school he was already attending. This was because the school considered it impossible for the child to be present in the gymnasium classes, a claim that the parents successfully disputed in practice. Let’s take it from the beginning. In November 2022, when the previous school year was still ongoing, the parents

Denmark apologizes for the mistreatment that individuals with disabilities have suffered in the past

12 October 2023

The Danish government officially apologized today to individuals who were victims of abuse in public institutions in the past, whether they were admitted because they had disabilities or because they had behavioral problems. “The state (…) had a duty to oversee, and it did not adequately perform its job,” said Minister of Social Affairs Pernille Rosenkrantz-Theil in front of approximately 50 survivors who are still alive and went to Horsens, Western Denmark, for this event. “On behalf of the state, on behalf of the Danish government, I apologize,” the minister added. Between 1933 and 1980, approximately 15,000 children and adults

The first member of parliament with Down syndrome

12 October 2023

The reshuffles in the Valencian region brought Mar Gómez to the regional parliament There is no obstacle that cannot be overcome. Mar Gómez is set to become the first parliamentarian with Down syndrome in the Valencian Parliament. She has been in the public service for 26 years and is now a member of the executive committee of the Partido Popular. “We can take on our own challenges and chase our dreams just like anyone else,” she says. “The important thing is to love,” she adds, encouraging other people with Down syndrome to take the first step in the fight for

The important work being carried out in supported living accommodations in Cyprus.

12 October 2023

Every individual, without exception, has the right to life. This should be considered a given. In recent years, significant steps have been taken regarding people with disabilities, as society tends to become more informed about these issues, developing greater sensitivity and understanding. What many may not know is that in Cyprus, there are supported living residences for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. To shed light on this significant work of social integration taking place in these residences, Litsa Charalambous spoke to CITY. We met her at a residence for individuals with autism located in Limassol. Ms. Charalambous studied occupational

8 children with autism, without a companion! – What is the responsible ministry doing, what does the Limassol School Inspectorate say

11 October 2023

Since September 11th, when schools opened, until today, in the special education unit of the primary school in Limassol, parents and the teacher of the eight children have been waiting in vain for an escort. The latest update-commitment states that today (Wednesday) a companion is expected to go to school for the first day, but the parents are fed up with the promises, emphasizing that ‘one escort is not enough for eight children.’ The School District of Limassol is aware of the issue and fully agrees with the parents, with its president, Dinos Ellinas, stating to ‘Π’ that the District

Konstantinos N. Fellas: Mental Health, a Fundamental Challenge for the EU

11 October 2023

Timely remark by the Senior Vice Rector of the University of Nicosia during an event in Larnaca, where the possibility that Mental Health could be the next Pandemic was emphasized. “Mental health is one of the most significant challenges for the healthcare systems of EU member states,” emphasized Professor Konstantinos N. Fellas, Senior Vice Rector of the University of Nicosia, in a timely presentation during an event in Larnaca titled “We Can Do Better: Mental Health in the Workplace.” Professor Fellas clarified that according to credible reports, mental disorders, especially depression, constitute a major cause of disability worldwide. According to

KEBE YOUNG ENTERPRISING – Awarding of Andreas Vasileiou, CEO & Founder of Ablebook

4 October 2023

With great joy and pride, we announce the awarding of Andreas Vasileiou, CEO & Founder of Ablebook, by KEBE (Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry) as part of the New Entrepreneurs Awards “YOUNG ENTERPRISING” in the category of “Social Contribution” for the year 2023 The New Entrepreneurs Awards are presented by KEBE in collaboration with the magazine “Thessaloniki Events,” with the aim of promoting and showcasing youth entrepreneurship and integrating young entrepreneurs into a global network, with a focus on merit-based evaluation. The award ceremony took place under the auspices of the Presidency of Parliament, Mrs. Annita Demetriou, at the

Priority for people with disabilities and the elderly at banks

2 October 2023

Starting from next Monday, September 25th, people with disabilities and individuals aged 75 and older will be served with priority at the bank branches’ counters. Special signs for this specific change are already in place at the bank service areas, and this adjustment will come into effect next week through legislative regulation. In particular, it is noted that the member banks of the Association of Banks in Cyprus, in compliance with the provisions of Law 9(I)/2023, which stipulates priority service in customer service areas for specific population groups, will provide priority service to individuals with disabilities and individuals aged 75

Cyprus – Inaccessible Clinics for People with Disabilities – Out of 1447, only 34 declare accessibility.

2 October 2023

Inaccessible Medical Clinics for PwDs – Out of 1447, only 34 declare accessibility The overwhelming majority of healthcare providers in the Nicosia District have stated that their premises are not accessible to people with disabilities. This emerges from a survey conducted by the Commissioner of Supervision of the Ministry of Health, Christodoulos Kaisis, following related complaints he received. It is worth noting that the issue of accessibility for people with disabilities to private and specialist doctors, as well as to laboratories contracted with GESY, is not the first time it has come to the forefront. In the past, the Commissioner

Speech by the Commissioner for Gender Equality, Ms. Tzoi Christodoulou, at the wide-ranging public consultation on the formulation of the new National Strategy for Gender Equality 2024 – 2026.

2 October 2023

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to today’s broad consultation, with the exclusive goal of accelerating the promotion of gender equality in our country. Promoting equality between women and men is one of the cross-cutting priorities of the President of the Republic’s governance program and a personal commitment of his own. We are well aware that the full protection of women’s human rights is an important issue and a prerequisite for the social and economic development of all countries. Gender equality means that the needs and human rights of both women and men should be considered equal,

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Landmark Decision: First vindication for parents who saw their child expelled from a private school

Denmark apologizes for the mistreatment that individuals with disabilities have suffered in the past

The first member of parliament with Down syndrome

The important work being carried out in supported living accommodations in Cyprus.

8 children with autism, without a companion! – What is the responsible ministry doing, what does the Limassol School Inspectorate say

Konstantinos N. Fellas: Mental Health, a Fundamental Challenge for the EU

KEBE YOUNG ENTERPRISING – Awarding of Andreas Vasileiou, CEO & Founder of Ablebook

Priority for people with disabilities and the elderly at banks

Cyprus – Inaccessible Clinics for People with Disabilities – Out of 1447, only 34 declare accessibility.

Speech by the Commissioner for Gender Equality, Ms. Tzoi Christodoulou, at the wide-ranging public consultation on the formulation of the new National Strategy for Gender Equality 2024 – 2026.

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