The Cypriot system for assessing disability is riddled with serious shortcomings and delays, MPs warned on Tuesday after a House committee session.
Chair of the House labour committee Andreas Kavkalias said it was “unthinkable” that lifelong conditions such as congenital hearing loss are not automatically recognised as permanent disabilities.
Kavkalias said individuals born with hearing impairments are classified as having “mild” or “moderate” disabilities and are called back for reassessment.
