Disability

Just 10% of Disabled in Bulgaria Employed

In figures released by the National Social Security Institute persons with disabilities registered in Bulgaria are 689,187, of them 281,000 at a working age, according to BNR.

In unofficial statistics only 10% of them are employed - the estimate was announced at a press conference on creating employment for persons with disabilities.

1,500 disabled protesters demand dignity in large protest (video)

Members of the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAMEA) are marching on Maximos Hall, the Greek PM’s residence, protesting against the government’s policies of spending cuts. Nearly 1,500 disabled protesters with are demanding humane benefits, shouting they cannot survive on 430 euros a month. “Let them try and live with 430 euros.

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