Ireland praised for raising awareness of disabilities

IRELAND’S effort to raise awareness of people with disabilities during European Year of People with Disabilities (EYPD) was a clear success, according to an independent report published today.

Last year was designated EYPD by the European Union (EU) to increase awareness of the 37 million people with disabilities in Europe. The year was also to find ways of overcoming the difficulties and barriers people with disabilities face every day.

Genesis Strategic Management Consultants found that the year achieved all of its objectives in Ireland.