Question

It has been stated that unless we study our past, we are condemned to relive it. What do you think that means for disability and disability rights? What steps could our society take to raise awareness of the history of disability?

Answer 1

Olden days, disability was seen as a curse of God and people with disability were not allowed to live a normal life. They were not accepted part of the normal society. They have come a long way in fighting for their rights. Today, the world has changed as more humanistic views are put forth. The Disability Rights Movement unites disabled people from different parts of the world and fight for equal rights in employment, property, education etc. They also fight for freedom from discrimination, abuse and neglect.

The governments and the society have a moral responsibility towards all their citizens and disabled people belong to them as well. So, raising awareness through different media, using disabled celebrities as ambassadors, creating more opportunity for disabled people etc. are few important responsibilities of the governments and other organisations. Building accessible routes and attaching accessibility options in public places becomes crucial in making the disabled feel at home.