Connecting One Piece At a Time

Approximately 650 million people live with some form of disability. People often seem unaware of these specific individuals’ needs or circumstances. The “world’s largest minority” according to United Nations organization, actually endures many difficult obstacles, physically and mentally, just to get through the day. Some of these barriers include—but are not limited to—transportation, communication and discrimination. In addition, they do not have equal access to benefits like the rest of the people around them.
Some don’t realize that disabilities can affect women, men and children, of any ethnicity, at any time. Some disabilities happen at birth, due to an accident, age or sickness. Studies show that the whole community benefits when a person with disabilities fully participates in the physical environment present in their lives. By understanding what people can do to assist these individuals, we would be providing them with more resources and a chance to be part of the world that we all share. Together, with more possibilities, everyone would be able to achieve greater comprehension and, ultimately, unite as a group with similar goals.

By Features Editor Dalla Wong