Disability

The Touristic Tuz Express set off on a dedicated journey on Dec. 3 to raise awareness about the importance of inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

The initiative, launched on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, saw 101 disabled individuals participate in the unique experience.

Turkish para-athletes have shone brightly on the international stage in 2024, particularly at the Paris Paralympics, inspiring countless others with remarkable triumphs during the global championships.

In 2024, Türkiye's national athletes left an indelible mark with an outstanding performance, amassing a remarkable 561 medals to date.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has emphasized his government's efforts to bolster the family institution and improve services for disabled citizens.

An association of Attica parents with disabled school-aged children is calling for nationwide support for a protest rally it is planning on Saturday outside the Education Ministry in the northern Athens suburb of Maroussi.

The Attica Region has secured €22.8 million from new NSRF funds to provide 9,057 vouchers to 6.592 families, for the integration of children and adolescents with disabilities in pre-school education and creative employment structures, as well as 2.3 million euros for 1,982 beneficiaries, in order to join open structures and social reintegration programs to combat addictions.

The fifth annual Empress Theophano Award is being awarded to the Special Olympics organization, a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities.

He also announced he would be preparing a “course” with travel tips for people with disabilities based on his experiences

Students with disabilities in general education structures increased by almost 60% in eight years in a trend attributed to a combination of factors, but mainly to the awareness of parents, who no longer sweep the problem under the family rug.

When old age begins has shifted to be later in life over time, according to a new study

Eva Papasotiriou greets customers in the food department of an Athens department store. The 27-year-old is a graduate of the Margarita Special Education Laboratory and the "My Work" program for the integration of people with intellectual disabilities into the Greek labor market. She has been working in the food department of Marks & Spencer since last November.