For the second part of our series on disability around the world, Worldfocus producer Megan Thompson reports on a university in Greece using new technology to help blind people negotiate their surroundings.
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Signature Video
January 12, 2010
In Greece, technology offers new hope for the blind
Signature Video
January 11, 2010
Disabled Greeks face daily challenges getting around
It's been 20 years since Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, guaranteeing disabled Americans protection under the law. That is not always the case in other countries. During a trip to Greece last summer, producer Megan Thompson met a young woman who showed her how challenging Athens life is in a wheelchair.
Worldfocus Best of 2009
December 24, 2009
Top 15 Worldfocus Signature Stories of 2009
Our signature stories delve into issues around the world -- from the long-term effects of Agent Orange in Vietnam and escalating gang violence in Mexico to discrimination against whites in South Africa and Afghan immigrants in Iran. See our best Signature videos of the year.
Signature Video
November 25, 2009
Greeks struggle to reclaim traditional Mediterranean diet
While traditional Mediterranean fare is among the healthiest on the planet, Greece now struggles with an obesity epidemic. Worldfocus correspondent Lynn Sherr and producer Megan Thompson report on Greek efforts to reclaim their heritage of "slow food."
Web Original
November 25, 2009
Savoring slow food in Crete
As part of their reporting on Greek efforts to stem the tide of obesity in their country, Worldfocus correspondent Lynn Sherr and producer Megan Thompson visit "slow food" advocates Nikos and Lola Frantzeskakis. The pair share recipes for healthy -- and delicious -- dishes in Vamos, Crete using locally-grown vegetables, meats, and of course, olive oil.
Signature Video
November 12, 2009
Ancient Greek values clash with modern treatment of gays
Homosexuality dates back thousands of years in Ancient Greece, where same-sex relationships were well-known - even among the gods. But today in Greece, gay rights are not as accepted. Special correspondent Lynn Sherr and producer Megan Thompson examine the state of gay marriage in Greece.
Q & A
November 12, 2009
Activists in Greece agitate for greater rights for gays
Worldfocus interviews the director of Amnesty International's Greek division on the situation of gays in Greece. Georgia Trismpioti says that attitudes towards homosexuality in Greece are among the most conservative in Europe.
Sights & Sounds (video)
November 12, 2009
The pitfalls of filming a big fat Greek wedding
Producer Megan Thompson traveled to Greece last June for a Signature Story series. In order to find what gay Greeks were missing out on, she attended a celebrity wedding between a talk show host and member of parliament. See why Greek weddings are more exciting than invitation-only American receptions.
Worldfocus Radio
November 11, 2009
Worldfocus Radio: LGBT politics and gay asylum
Worldfocus Radio takes a comparative look at the progress of LGBT politics and the gay rights movement in different countries and explores the U.S. and Canada as safe havens for gay asylum seekers. Martin Savidge hosts David Rayside and Rachel Tiven.
From the Field
November 5, 2009
Tonga’s traditional ways threatened by climate change
Producer Megan Thompson traveled around the globe to report on the effects of climate change for small island nations. She writes about the beauty and culture of the island of Tonga -- where global warming may threaten a way of life that has endured for centuries.
