Indus Valley Times

BY AKSHA ROUT

JAJPUR, DEC 2 : Each year on December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

The day raises awareness of the political, economic, social and cultural aspects disability affects people around the world. More than 1 billion people in the world have a disability. At 15 percent of the world’s population, persons with disabilities account for the world’s largest minority.

Furthermore, one out of every seven people is affected by disability. Some persons with disabilities live with multiple impairments. No matter what kind or how many impairments, the impact of disability on one’s life is profound. Disability often leads to poorer health.

Additionally, a person with a disability may attain lower educational achievements. As a result, disability may lead to fewer economic opportunities. Those with disabilities also have higher rates of poverty. Many countries and cultures shun persons with disabilities causing them to live in isolation. For many years, discrimination, lack of access to services, lack of social support, and ignorance about disability have been some of the main challenges persons with disabilities face.

 Even in today’s age of inclusivity, these challenges continue.Writer Taraprasad Mishra Said Let us celebrate the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we must come together and work for the betterment of the people with disabilities. God has made them different and we must accept this fact and respect them for that.

Warm wishes on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.Social Worker Rachita MIshra said On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we must wake up to the fact that we all are equal and we all deserve equal opportunities.Social Worker Truptirekha Sahoo Said The occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds us all that together we can make this world a better place for people with disabilities.