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Culture Series
Meet Nigar Mammadova, the woman leading inclusive change
In partnership with Azpromo
Nigar Mammadova, Director of the DOST Centre, advocates for the inclusion of vulnerable groups, emphasising creativity and social engagement to build a more inclusive society for low-income families and people with disabilities.
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Scenes
Meet the inventor of the world's first functional Lego prosthesis
In partnership with Media City
Like many children, David Aguilar spent his childhood building Lego. While others made model aeroplanes and miniature toy towns out of the stackable plastic bricks, David built functional lifesize prosthetic arms.
Scenes
Watch: Pro-surfer paves the way for disabled students to catch waves in Argentina
In partnership with Media City
In a coastal city in Argentina, surf’s up for everyone, able-bodied or otherwise. Lucas Rubiño is a man on a mission, making waves through his special surf school and adapted surfboards.
Real Economy
How do the EU's new disability cards facilitate cross-border travel?
In partnership with The European Commission
In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter Paul Hackett travels to Ljubljana and Brussels to learn how Europe's new disability and parking cards aim to facilitate cross-border travel and enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Healthcare
First European disability card coming, slowly
Lawmakers struck a deal on an EU-wide standardised disability card which will allow people with disabilities to enjoy the same benefits and facilities in public and private services throughout Europe – but it will not come into effect within three and a half years.