Disability in Lithuania
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This page has curated news from Lithuania. There are a total of 5 links.
Contents
- Civil Society and Community
- Culture, Entertainment and Media
- Politics and Elections
- Violence and Harassment
- War in Ukraine
Civil Society and Community
Most Lithuanians don’t want to live next to people with disabilities, homosexuals, Muslims. A survey showed two thirds of respondents “do not want to live next to people with mental disabilities”. (2024, LRT)
Culture, Entertainment and Media
No Holds Barred For A Disabled Belarusian Comedian In Exile. Feature on Sasha Hushcha, now in Lithuania. (Short video feature, Apr, Radio Free Europe)
Politics and Elections
European elections: a call for accessibility More is needed for visually impaired voters—and candidates—to exercise their political rights. (2024, Social Europe)
Violence and Harassment
Ending violence, ensuring inclusion: strengthening protections against gender-and disability-based violence. Research in Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania, Portugal, and Slovakia:
“Violence is common in institutional settings, although they are often normalised, concealed and unreported, due to inadequate staff training, staff shortages, lack of appropriate complaint procedures and overcrowding.” (Feb, Validity Foundation )
War in Ukraine
Evacuating or Leaving Ukraine
Personal stories of two visually impaired Ukrainians after moving to Lithuania. (2023, Euroblind)