Disability

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Greetings to Lithuania from the World’s Tallest Woman

Standing at 215.16cm (7ft 0.7in), the world's tallest woman talks about her experience using a wheelchair and sends her greetings…

3 years ago
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More than half of all schools in Lithuania inaccessible to kids with disabilities, says NGO

Research done by an NGO in Lithuania has found that Lithuania is one of few European Union states that still…

9 years ago
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Swedish royal couple to visit Vilnius University during Lithuania visit

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia will visit Vilnius University (VU) on 7-8 October. [...]

9 years ago
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Attitude towards children with hearing disabilities improving in Lithuania

The attitude towards deaf children and children with hearing disabilities in Lithuania is improving, but lack of hearing aids financed…

10 years ago
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Measures taken to prepare handicapped Lithuanians for euro changeover

The Bank of Lithuania has initiated meetings with representatives of organisations representing people with disabilities (the blind and the deaf),…

10 years ago