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Actors of In the film "about finding yourself" are people in wheelchairs only. Film is directed by Philip Laureyse. Filming was supported from the proceeds of Cinematograph of Čadík brothers.

At the beginning of a new year Council members supported the total of 52 applications, and divided between them almost 680 000 crowns.

Council of BARRIERS Account met last time in 2011 and distributed 789. 953 crowns between 75 supported applications.

The BARRIERS account and server iDNES.cz organize traditional Christmas collection. This time you can help Veronica. After a car accident she moves by wheelchair, lives with her three-year old son and they need an adaptation of their flat.

On Monday 5th December already the seventh Nicholas Charity Bazaar is held in the church Prague Crossroad. Come and support several nonprofit organizations. You can see their projects and buy their products. The Bazaar is held between 12 am and 6 pm.

BARRIERS Account exhibits and sales works from the auction salons. The exhibited artifacts can be seen from 25th November till the end of December 2011, in Crown Passage on Wenceslas Square. Buying a picture you support handicapped students.

At Prague Žofín a formal termination of the common project of Barriers Account and Globus Company called Pathways to the people was held. During the ceremony cars for people with disabilities were gived to 15 pre-selected organizations caring variously handicapped clients. The organizations were selected by the Council of BARRIERS Account. A surprise of the ceremony was the delivery of the 16th car to Diakonie CCE in Merklín. That car was bought as bonus from Globus Company.

Council of BARRIERS Account met for its regular meeting the first November Wednesday. It members discussed a total of 94 applications. Among the 74, which they supported, divided 1,197,717 crowns. Among 37 standard applications divided a total of 456,910 crowns. These are applications for utilities, for which the Barriers Account has fixed contribution. Thus for example, contribute to the mechanical carts, hearing aids or rehabilitation strollers. the Council members discussed individually requests for additional equipment or modifications.

ČSOB won in the second year of the Bank without barriers category, which is included in the Fincentrum Bank in 2011 competition and its supervisor is BARRIERS Account. Česká spořitelna was second, Komerční banka the third.

After the announcement of the winners of the art competition Artis Pictus charity auction of paintings by famous artists was held. The proceeds of 412.600 crowns were handed to BARRIERS Account. Equipment for the Blind will be purchased.