Special Needs
No special needs summer camp in Gouvia yet again this year
CORFU. For the fifth year running there will be no summer camp for those with special needs.
Donation of defibrillator to ΄Melissa΄ Special Needs Centre
CORFU. The donation was from Smart Gadgets Corfu.
From social marginalisation to social inclusion
CORFU. The ambitious goal of the Regional Social Inclusion Monitor - Assisted by the funding of the new ESPA Programme.
Corfu Metropolitan Church claims incident with special needs person is "fake news"
CORFU. "It is evident that this is an attempt at ΄character assassination΄ against the Archbishop, due to the views he expresses regarding the marriage of same-sex couples." said the Church Press Office.
Public library and university choir put on special festive event for special needs primary school pupils
CORFU. The programme was organised by Sofia Tsatsani and Dimitra Karavida, with technical support provided by Marios Mayioladitis.
Christmas bazaar with crafts made by Corfu 2nd Special School pupils
CORFU. The initiative constitutes a commendable effort for the development of the outward orientation of children as well as the showcasing of their skills.
΄Melissa΄ visits Ioannina, Zagoria and Metsovo
CORFU. The trip was organised by the Corfu Association of Parents, Guardians and Friends of those with special needs.
Plastic bottle tops ΄converted΄ into a wheelchair in North Corfu
CORFU. In return, the Corfu Regional Special Needs Association provided a wheelchair for the 2nd Special School in Velonades.
Magda Kokkali from Corfu wins silver medal in National Para Sailing Championships
CORFU. Accompanied by Alexandros Koulouris, her first appearance in Hansa 303 Double races was crowned with success.
North Corfu Municipality gives 1.5 tons of plastic bottle tops to Special Needs Association
CORFU. The bottle tops all came from the 201 recycling collection points in North Corfu.
Central Corfu Municipality wins awards at OTA Awards 2019-2023
CORFU. For beach accessibility and for the disabled-friendly routes in the Corfu Old Town.
Five Seatrac special needs accessibility systems set up at Central Corfu beaches
CORFU. Seatrac has now been set up at eaches in Ipsos, Dassia, Gouvia, Paleokastritsa and near ΄Stamatios Desyllas΄ children΄s summer camp.
Gouvia summer camp opening on 24 July
CORFU. From July 24th to September 24th - Children aged 6-16 who are in need of a holiday, children with disabilities, the elderly (whether they visit Day Care Centres for the Elderly or not), and adults with disabilities will be accommodated at the camp.
Corfu Special Needs Association: No Gouvia summer camp again this year
CORFU. No preparations have been made by the Municipality - No steps have been taken to recruit personnel or arrange food supplies.
Applications being accepted for Melissa Day Care Centre
CORFU. Information available at these phone numbers Monday-Friday, 09:00-14:00 - 26610 47565 / 26610 24128 / 6945 106118.
Sailing lessons for those with special needs in Corfu
CORFU. Corfu will be one of the few locations in Greece with sailing for those with special needs.
"Our Municipality is a model for special needs accessibility," says Deputy Mayor
CORFU. "Corfu shone at a wide-ranging conference in Rhodes."
Panhellenic Federation of Parents, Guardians & Friends of People with Special Needs complains about Gouvia summer camp
CORFU. The Panhellenic Federation of Parents, Guardians and Friends of People with Special Needs sent a letter of complaint to the Deputy Minister for Employment and Social Affiars Domna Michailidou regarding the situation with the Gouvia summer camp.
