**A Fall Left a New Dad Paralysed: A Local Story of Resilience and Community Support in Malta** In the heart of Malta, where the sun shines brightly over the Mediterranean Sea, a new father named Mark finds himself facing the darkest of challenges. Just a few months after the birth of his first child, a…
**Watch: A Fall Left a New Dad Paralysed. Now He’s Fighting to Rebuild His Life** In a poignant tale of resilience and determination, the story of a new father from Malta, who was left paralysed after a tragic fall, is capturing the hearts of many across the nation. This incident not only highlights the personal…
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a Gozo man found himself in an unexpected and frustrating situation when a fast ferry refused to allow his guide dog on board. This incident has sparked a broader conversation within the Maltese community about accessibility, discrimination, and the need for inclusivity. Malta, known for its rich…
**Blind Gozitan Left Stranded: A Tale of Inclusion and Discrimination** In a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, a blind Gozitan was left stranded when a ferry operator refused to allow his guide dog on board. This incident has sparked a heated debate in Malta, highlighting the need for greater awareness…
— The Malta Employment and Training Corporation (M.E.T.C.) has recently announced a landmark agreement that promises to reshape the working conditions of Disability of Interest (DOI) workers across the island. This new collective agreement marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to ensure equitable treatment and improved working conditions for this vulnerable workforce….
Dar Sant’Anna reopens as home for persons with disabilities – and Naxxar’s heart beats louder than ever By Hot Malta Staff Naxxar’s skyline changed little overnight, but its soul did. On Monday morning the wrought-iron gates of Dar Sant’Anna – shuttered since 2019 – swung open to a burst of applause, brass-band chords and a…
Watch: People with disabilities ‘imprisoned’ in their flats for over a month By Hot Malta Correspondent A grainy video circulating on Maltese social media this week shows a wheelchair user banging on a locked lift door in a Buġibba block while his neighbour, a blind woman, tries to calm him from the stairwell above. For…
