the other song: Differently Abled People Aren’t “Apart” From Us But They Are “A Part” Of Us

International Day for Persons With Disabilities

Being born with a disability is like learning to deal with challenges from the time you are born. Developing disabilities during the life time when you have had none is none the less difficult.

About Disabilities

1. 15% of the world population lives with disabilities.

2. 80% of them live in developing countries.

3. Poor education and socioeconomic status are major factors affecting persons with disabilities.

What can be done about it?

1. Identifying the disabilities.

2. Accepting the people with the disabilities.

3. Working towards helping them to live normal lives.

4. Helping them identify the hidden potential within them. This will not only lift their morale but also help the society at large.

How can a society deal with this situation?

1. Accepting the situation is the first step towards betterment.

2. Financial help is always beneficial but what is more beneficial is to find suitable work for them so that they can earn and live with dignity.

3. Promoting entrepreneurship programs for differently abled people.

4. Treating them with equality.

What can homoeopathy offer to differently abled people?

1. Differently abled people often experience psychological distress at various levels, at times due to their disabilities and at times due to a negative outlook of the society and family. Homoeopathy can help change their outlook towards life.

2. There are some disabilities like learning disabilities where homoeopathy has a definite role to play.

Differently abled people aren’t “apart” from us but they are “a part” of us

References

1. http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=18

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