The heir to the Rhomaic throne, Ludvalos Varoufakis, has been diagnosed with a debilitating mental disease. It is not sure whether he will ever gain true autonomy or even be able to speak ; nevertheless, his parents have not abandoned hope. Although his handicap is seen by many as humiliating and much mockery has been made of the royal family's situation, the Emperor has not allowed this to get him and will continue to fight for his son. In a new initiative to quell dissent, he has decided to create a new office, the Secretariat of State for the Disabled, to work to spread awareness of disabilities and help the differently-abled live good lives.

It is important for the people of Rhomais to understand the causes of disability, how to cope with a disability or a disabled relative, and that they learn to tolerate the differently abled. However, in order to improve the lot of the disabled, the Emperor judges that significant investigations must be made into the causes of disability, and the ways that they present themelves must be extensively studied and diagnosed, so that the problem may be dealt with effectively. A new university college will be built in Khalkedon, Ludvalos College, dedicated to this pursuit.

In the meantime, as this matter of disability requires his full attention, the Emperor has delegated administration to his underlings in Trakya and the Kingdom of Rothenfeld.

This will be my (very belated) post for 2052-2053.

Giving 2 AP to Trakya, 2 AP to Rothenfeld, and spending 1AP to raise awareness of autism. I'm hoping for a bonus to improve the social conditions of mentally disabled Romans ; also spending 1AP on research on the causes and varities of autism, hoping for admin/cul tech, or a bonus to assisting the differently abled. -2 to all posts from being in crisis.