On problems encountered by persons with disabilities in Bulgaria 

The petitioner is expressing deep concern about the constant restrictions related to persons with disabilities in Bulgaria. He explains that supports and benefits for disabled persons are gradually being reduced or withdrawn by the authorities, making the life of people with disabilities extremely difficult. The petitioner claims that in 2010 Bulgaria abolished the hereditary pension, which a person with disability used to receive after his/her parent had passed away. The transport support is now equivalent to 5 euros per month and the financial disability support is in the range of 75- 150 euros per month. The petitioner considers that a comprehensive reform is needed is needed in Bulgaria.