European Year of People with Disabilities
Encyclopedia
The year 2003 was designated the European Year of People with Disabilities (EYPD) by the European Commission
. It is sometimes called the European Year of Disabled People.
The European Commission set aside 12 million euro
s to recognise the European Year of People with Disabilities.
The Year was officially launched under the Greek Presidency in Athens on 26 January 2003. The opening ceremony in Athens
was co-hosted by Julie Fernandez
.
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
. It is sometimes called the European Year of Disabled People.
The European Commission set aside 12 million euro
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
s to recognise the European Year of People with Disabilities.
The Year was officially launched under the Greek Presidency in Athens on 26 January 2003. The opening ceremony in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
was co-hosted by Julie Fernandez
Julie Fernandez
Julie Fernandez is a British actress, best known as Brenda, her award-winning role on the BBC comedy The Office. She is also a model....
.