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Greek programmer Petros Kaloupis creates the first social networking media for disabled. Petros, who encounters mobility problems himself, says that “After receiving an email from a disabled friend, who brought up the subject about there not being a social media site for the handicapped, I decided to go about covering this need for communication, openness and interaction between people with disabilities”, “I wanted to come up with a platform, where our abilities are also seen stronger than our disabilities, and of course, I intended to change many misperceptions of the meaning disabled”.
So, just like Facebook technology, registered users of DisabledBook can create their own profiles, upload photos and videos, send messages and keep in contact with other members from all around the world. Most importantly, they can find information on social or voluntary services, as well as, professionals from the health sectors in Greece and abroad. The website, available in over 36 different languages, also features unique tools, including hearing technology and video and music centres.
Presently, Petros works in collaboration with a team of 11 valuable professionals, who each play a different role in providing their expertise to ensure the successful operation of the platform, and DisabledBook has over 100,000 users, although not all of them are handicapped. The platform also gives people who are not disabled the opportunity to interact with members who are. They can learn about their difficulties and understand more about the new technologies relating to disability and health. DisabledBook puts the spotlight on what a person can do rather than what they can’t do and shows people that the severity of one’s disability does not determine the level of potential.
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To become a member of DisabedBook, go to www.disabledbook.com & for more information on wheeling2help (in Greek): http://www.wheeling2help.com/
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