Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 10-04-30
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[01] PRESIDENT - DISABLED PERSONS - MEASURES
[01] PRESIDENT - DISABLED PERSONS - MEASURES
President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias said on Friday
that the government was promoting a series of measures and actions
towards the full implementation of the rights of persons with
disabilities.
Addressing an event in Nicosia to mark the 30th anniversary of the
establishment of the Pancyprian Organisation of the Blind, President
Christofias said the social integration of persons with disabilities
demanded support, the assessment of their needs, securing independent
living and access in all sectors, training in order to join the labour
market, and the provision of technical and other facilities.
President Christofias said that a significant step towards achieving
the professional and social integration of persons with disabilities
was the recent passing of a law concerning the employment of persons
with disabilities in the broader public sector.
He also pointed out that a significant instrument in promoting and
protecting the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities was the
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which was
expected to be integrated in national legislation within the first six
months of 2010.
Specifically for the blind, President Christofias said there have been
significant improvements, mainly concerning allowances, and pointed out
the need to take measures towards unhindered access to communication
and information through technology.
``Our aim should be a society, which is open to diversity. We are all
different. We all have different needs. However, we can all live
together and more importantly we can all work together for a better
future, with an advanced sense of solidarity with and support to those
who are in need,`` he concluded.
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