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Support and accessibility for visually impaired in Greece

Overview

A study by the Panhellenic Association of Retinopaths (P.E.A.) has identified significant support requirements for individuals with severe visual impairment in Greece. The research indicates that 90% of participants require third-party assistance for personal care and household tasks, with many reporting an inability to perform self-care. The study noted that support is largely provided by relatives, while organized services like the ‘Help at Home’ program remain limited.

Following these insights into the needs of the visually impaired, police officers in the Thessaly region underwent specialized training to improve their interaction with this demographic. Held at the Magnesia Police Headquarters, the seminar focused on communication, safe approach techniques, and providing guidance during emergencies such as traffic accidents or evacuations. This training was conducted in collaboration with the Center for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind (KEAT) and the Magnets Blind Association of Magnesia.

Entities

Magnesia Police Headquarters · Magnets Blind Association · Georgios Dizis · Thessaly Police Directorate · Eurostat

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Thessaly police undergo training to support citizens with visual impairments

    Police in Thessaly, Greece, attended a specialized training seminar focused on safely assisting and communicating with citizens who have visual impairments, especially during emergencies.

  2. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Panhellenic Association study highlights support needs for visually impaired

    A study by the Panhellenic Association of Retinopaths shows that 90% of surveyed individuals with severe visual impairment in Greece require third-party assistance for daily personal and household tasks.

Sources

dailypharmanews.gr · healthdaily.gr · larissanet.gr · newsbeast.gr · trikalanews.gr · ygeiamou.gr