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Disability support and special education in Cyprus andGreece

Overview

Disability support and special education initiatives have been introduced in Cyprus and Greece. In Cyprus, the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth announced MIEEK programs to create inclusive learning environments for adults through individualized educational paths and personalized assessments.

In Greece, social welfare and educational upgrades are being implemented. The ‘Personal Assistant for Persons with Disabilities’ program offers monthly financial support between 416 and 1,939 euros for eligible individuals based on assessed needs.

Additionally, the Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has allocated 2.4 million euros for the Sectoral Development Program 2026-2030. This funding targets 420 Special Education and Training School Units through two initiatives: the procurement of specialized interactive learning software, such as the Kinems system, and the creation of 40 Snoezelen multi-sensory exploration rooms to assist with sensory and emotional regulation.

Entities

Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth · Greece · MIEEK · Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Greece allocates 2.4 million euros for special education upgrades

    Greece is investing 2.4 million euros to upgrade 420 special education schools with interactive software and 40 multi-sensory Snoezelen rooms to support students with diverse learning needs.

  2. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Disability support programs announced in Cyprus and Greece

    Cyprus and Greece are offering support programs for persons with disabilities, including specialized MIEEK educational programs and personal assistant financial aid.

Sources

alfavita.gr · cnn.gr · esos.gr · kolivas.de · tothemaonline.com