Roadmap formed to protect rights of disabled
The Cyprus Confederation of Organisations of the Disabled (Kysoa) said on Tuesday that a roadmap for establishing fundamental rights for people with disabilities in Cyprus...
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Still lots to be done for people with disabilities, MPs say
There is still a lot of work to be done regarding the rights of people with disabilities, the House labour and human rights committees concluded...
Karousos: Society needs to cultivate more respect for people with disabilities
Cyprus needs to improve its perception, attitudes, and behaviours towards diversity, acting Labour Minister Yiannis Karousos said Saturday, while presenting the completed and coming actions...
Cabinet approves holiday scheme for disabled
Cabinet on Tuesday approved a new holiday scheme for people with disabilities expected to benefit some 600 individuals. The Holiday Plan for People with Disabilities...
Cabinet approves acquisition of five assisted living homes
Cabinet on Wednesday approved the purchase of five homes that will serve as assisted living residences for people with disabilities. The homes are being bought...
How sunflowers alert airport staff
A recently introduced programme in Cypriot airports allows passengers with hidden disabilities to discreetly receive necessary assistance Travelling can be a hassle for anyone,...
Prodromou calls for empathy for disabled at schools
We need to feel, think, and understand how our fellow human beings with disabilities live, and pass on this empathy to children, Education Minister Prodromos...
Improved disabled access at Lady’s Mile beach
The British bases have announced the construction of a wheelchair ramp on Lady’s Mile beach to improve disabled access. It is the fourth ramp installed...
New eco-friendly lifeguard tower for Oroklini
A new eco-friendly lifeguard tower is being built in Oroklini, the community’s leader Neophytos Fakontis said on Tuesday. The tower will have sanitation facilities, electricity...
Lottides highlights discrimination against the moderately disabled
People with certain disabilities cannot access the guaranteed minimum income (GMI) scheme or an allowance because they are classified as having mild or moderate disabilities...
