The aim of the event was to tackle the needs,
problems, and challenges of people with disabilities.

Lika Kiladze, Chairperson of the Board of the
Education Development and Employment Center (EDEC), introduced the project and the
discussion topics. Marina Zurabishvili, Deputy Mayor of the Mtskheta Municipality,
and Gela Bakradze, Chairperson of the Mtskheta Municipality Assembly, greeted
the participants.

Giga Sopromadze, Executive Secretary of the
Council working on People with Disabilities in Tbilisi City Hall talked about
their supportive services.

The discussion was held within the
framework of the EU-funded project “Equal Opportunities for People with
Disabilities.” It is implemented by Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Georgia (ASB
Georgia) in cooperation with its partner organizations, the Education
Development and Employment Center (EDEC) and the movement Accessible
Environment for Everyone (AEE).