Dimitra Arapoglou (Greek: Δήμητρα Αράπογλου) is a Greek politician.[2] Elected for the 2007–2009 term,[1] she was only the second deaf person in the world to be elected to a parliament.[3] She has spoken openly about the discrimination she has faced as a deaf woman in the Greek Parliament.[2]

Dimitra Arapoglou
Δήμητρα Αράπογλου
Piraeus Prefecture (Piraeus B)
In office
September 16, 2007[1] – September 7, 2009
Personal details
Born (1958-04-21) April 21, 1958 (age 66)
NationalityGreek
Political partyPopular Orthodox Rally (LAOS)

Arapoglou is an active member of the Greek deaf community.[4]

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  1. ^ a b "Dimitra Arapoglou". Hellenic Parliament.
  2. ^ a b "Women in Greece call for a stronger voice in the newly elected parliament". GR Reporter. 23 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Deaf Aotearoa Congratulates NZ's First Deaf MP | Scoop News".
  4. ^ "ΖΗΤΗΤΑΙ ΕΛΠΙΣ: ΔΗΜΗΤΡΑ ΑΡΑΠΟΓΛΟΥ.ΥΠΟΨ.Β! Αθήνας ΛΑ.Ο.Σ."