Fr. Cyril Arrives in Malta
5th December 2012
Deaf-blind priest Father Cyril Axelrod has arrived in Malta as a guest of the Deaf Ministry Team within the Diocesan Commission for Disabled Persons in the Maltese Archdiocese.
He will share experiences of his extraordinary life in a meeting with the general public on the 14th December at 7pm at the Parish Church of Qrendi. All welcome.
Deaf-blind priest Father Cyril Axelrod has arrived in Malta as a guest of the Deaf Ministry Team within the Diocesan Commission for Disabled Persons in the Maltese Archdiocese.
He will share experiences of his extraordinary life in a meeting with the general public on the 14th December at 7pm at the Parish Church of Qrendi. All welcome.
President Steven Mulvaney Represents Malta at the European Parliament of Persons with Disabilities
Photo Courtesy of European Union of the Deaf (EUD).
4th December 2012
Deaf People Association President, Steven Mulvaney was selected by the KNPD to represent Malta at the Conference for the European Day of Persons with Disabilities .
To mark European Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, the European Commission holds an annual policy conference on 3-4 December, in close cooperation with the European Disability Forum. The conference is part of the EU’s wider efforts to promote the mainstreaming of disability issues in line with the EU Disability Strategy 2010-2020 and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD). This year's Conference focussed on the active participation of persons with disabilities in different areas of public life, such as politics, media and sports.
Deaf People Association President, Steven Mulvaney was selected by the KNPD to represent Malta at the Conference for the European Day of Persons with Disabilities .
To mark European Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, the European Commission holds an annual policy conference on 3-4 December, in close cooperation with the European Disability Forum. The conference is part of the EU’s wider efforts to promote the mainstreaming of disability issues in line with the EU Disability Strategy 2010-2020 and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD). This year's Conference focussed on the active participation of persons with disabilities in different areas of public life, such as politics, media and sports.
KNPD Launch DVD to Celebrate 25 years
3rd December 2012
Committee members Keith Callus, Alison Vere and George Vella attended the launch of KNPD`s 25th anniversary DVD at the Westin Dragonara Resort in St Julians. Speakers included: KNPD Chairman Mr Joseph M. Camilleri, Hon Dr. Chris Said, Hon Dr. Justyne Caruana and Rev. Dott. Joe Borg. The documentary style DVD highlighted the change in disability services locally, evolving from charity-based to rights based service provision.
Committee members Keith Callus, Alison Vere and George Vella attended the launch of KNPD`s 25th anniversary DVD at the Westin Dragonara Resort in St Julians. Speakers included: KNPD Chairman Mr Joseph M. Camilleri, Hon Dr. Chris Said, Hon Dr. Justyne Caruana and Rev. Dott. Joe Borg. The documentary style DVD highlighted the change in disability services locally, evolving from charity-based to rights based service provision.