Disability

In 2018, about 28.7% of the EU population with a disability (aged 16 or over) was at risk of poverty or social exclusion, compared with 19.2% of those with no limitation, Eurostat data show.

There are significant differences across Member States, yet in all of them people with a disability are more exposed to the risk of poverty and social exclusion than those with none.

Mental illness has become an enormous global problem, and this issue has plagued our society on the whole. Over 300 million individuals, which is approximately 4.4% of the worldwide population, are suffering from depression and other mental illnesses. This is an alarming figure, and it is times that people took the necessary steps to fight mental instability and embrace positivity.

Istanbul shone green on Oct. 6 to mark World Cerebral Palsy Day and raise awareness of the neurological disorder.

In honor of World Cerebral Palsy Day, Istanbul will draw attention to the neurological disorder, lighting up green two of its iconic cross-continental bridges on Oct. 6.

October 10th will mark World Mental Health Day, a fairly recent commemoration which has gained a lot of traction in the past few years, as mental health concerns are finally getting the level of attention they deserve. The World Health Organization estimates that one-in-four people worldwide suffer from some form of mental illness, with diagnoses rising at an ever-increasing rate.

People from all walks of life should learn sign language as need for the language may arise in any setting, according to the head of an advocacy group for the disabled.

A Bulgarian has invented a device by which disabled people can climb mountains. The innovative wheelchair enables disabled people to reach even the highest peaks on their own, bTV reported.

If you are feeling tired and dreamy browsing photos from different tourist destinations, then you most likely have the Holiday Lack Syndrome.

This modern term describes a condition that is affecting more and more people around the world and is seriously threatening the physical and mental health.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has vowed to step up national implementation of European Union legislation regarding disabled people as well as set up a national accessibility authority, which will be directly overseen by his office, that will monitor the enforcement of measures to support persons with disabilities.

Employers can submit projects under the National Employment Program for People with Disabilities by August 13th. The proposals are submitted to the Agency for People with Disabilities, the social ministry said.

Up to BGN 10,000 is allocated under the program to fund projects to provide access to existing or to create new jobs for people with permanent disabilities in working age.