Digital Education for 65+ and People with Disabilities: Lessons for e-payments, gov.gr, and applications until March 15
Applications are now open for a pilot program aimed at teaching digital skills to citizens over 65 and people with disabilities in Greece.
Three group living houses will be established in Vilnius district
The Vilnius district will see the construction of three group living houses to meet the growing demand for such services, providing 30 new spaces for residents in a safe and modern environment.
Three group living homes will be established in Vilnius district
The Vilnius district plans to build three new group living homes in response to increasing demand, creating a total of 30 new spaces for residents with support needs.
The state cut supported vacations for families with disabilities – joy and sorrow surfaced during the last vacation in Vuokatti
The Finnish government has eliminated subsidized vacations for families with disabilities, which has a significant impact on their daily lives, as evidenced by the final vacation hosted in Vuokatti.
Stakeholders urge government to fund inclusive schools, expand therapy access
Stakeholders in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to provide urgent funding for inclusive schools and increase access to therapy services for children with special needs.
Summary of the Judgment: The Disqualification Clause of the Security Services Act is 'Unconstitutional' as Decided by the Supreme Court Grand Bench
Japan's Supreme Court ruled that the disqualification clause in the Security Services Act, which barred individuals under the adult guardianship system from working in security, is unconstitutional.
The services received by disabled individuals depend on their residence – organizations: 'Equality is not truly realized'
Protestors at Oulu University Hospital demanded equal disability services across Finland as various organizations criticized the inconsistent application of disability laws that leads to inequality by region.
'Predatory' NDIS providers targeting remote communities with gifts
NDIS providers are luring residents in remote Northern Territory communities using gifts and high-pressure tactics, prompting concerns about fund misuse and regulatory inaction.
He has multiple sclerosis and assists people in the emergency service of Tigre: 'Empathy is key'
Fernando Cancel, who has lived with multiple sclerosis for the past 13 years, now provides assistance in the Tigre emergency service, emphasizing the importance of empathy in his role.
Illness, Disability, and Harsh Conditions: The Elderly in Gaza's Tents Share Their Suffering
The elderly in Gaza face severe hardships due to illness and inadequate living conditions in makeshift tents, compounded by a lack of medical supplies and healthcare services.
The percentage of people on disability has increased by nearly fifty percent
The article discusses a significant increase in the percentage of individuals receiving disability benefits in Iceland.
The number of people in rehabilitation and disability has doubled since the turn of the century
The number of individuals receiving rehabilitation and disability benefits in Iceland has doubled since the year 2000.
Where will people with severe disabilities live when nursing homes are gone?
This article discusses the process of deinstitutionalization in Lithuania, aiming to enable people with disabilities to live in the community by 2030, moving away from large care institutions towards community-based services.
Interoperable Mess with the Disability Card – How Public Transport Users Were Left Hanging
Many individuals with disabilities in Athens found their ATH.ENA Cards, which provide free public transport, unexpectedly cancelled, leading to confusion and a lack of immediate solutions.
The court rejects Piedmont: 'It cannot ask 2,000 euros from disabled foreigners for healthcare'
The court ruled that the Piedmont region cannot demand 2,000 euros annually from disabled foreign residents to access national health services, despite their regular residency and disability pensions.
New law 2026. Free lawyer advice via phone or WhatsApp
Starting January 1, 2026, new regulations will provide free legal assistance remotely, particularly benefiting individuals with disabilities and outlining eligibility criteria for services.
Milei manages to govern with his own budget in his third year in power and launches the 'fiscal innocence'
Argentinian President Javier Milei celebrates the historic approval of his budget after two years of governing with the budget left by his predecessor, Alberto Fernández, by negotiating with opposition groups and dropping controversial cuts to public universities and disability services.