As part of the Christmas holidays, the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr.Yannis Karousos and the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Ms.Anastasia Anthousis, visited the "Iasonio - Colours of Life" Adult Centre for the Disabled today.
During the visit, Mr. Karousos announced that the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare have satisfied the Centre's request for the free allocation of a small wheelchair bus to serve the needs of the Centre.
"The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, which is preparing the bids for bus purchases together with the State Ministry of Social Welfare, have granted the request of the Iasonio Centre for the allocation of a bus to serve its needs. This is a bus with all the necessary specifications for people with disabilities, a low emission vehicle, which was much needed by this institution," the Minister said.
For her part, Ms Anthousi reiterated the commitment of the Ministry of State to implementing policies that serve the real needs of people with disabilities, thus contributing to their social integration.
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