BY-

SHALINI CHAURASIA (BTB/09/2009)

Amity University,Noida Semester- 6 Section- A Department - AIB

THEY ARE NOT DISABLED BUT THEY ARE DIFFERENTLY ABLED

Disability (Differently-abled)
Any restriction or lack (resulting from an impairment) of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for human beings

Misconception
In a society that places high value on youth, vitality & physical attractiveness; nonparticipants (people with disability) become invisible
People in our so called Modern Society usually posess certain misconceptions and consider people with certain physical and mental problems as disabled which is not TRUE.

THEY ARE DIFFERENTLY ABLED

Training and sensitization of students is of utmost importance to make sure that students are confident and do not feel uneasy, or simply be uncertain, about how best to deal with disabled persons .

They should always be ready to welcome and help people with such different abilities, instead of considering them not abled.

An environment of inclusion and respect is of the essence for a successful democratic nation
One should always appreciate and accept the uniqueness of each individual for betterment of community health. One must also try to provide mental & social support to care-givers, families, Institutions by volunteering.

 These differently abled people can perform all the necessary tasks and lead a normal life just like others provided given proper facilities and encouragement.
Infact, some of the differently abled persons have done wonders and have worked not only for the betterment of their own self but also for society. Some of the examples are ---

ALBERT EINSTEIN
Einstein was the great scientist of the twentieth century and notable physicist of all time. It is told that he had learning disability in his childhood. He could not talk till he was three and could not read till he was eight. Despite such problems he later became the noble prize winner for his contribution to the Physics. His theory of relativity is considered as a revolutionary development of Physics. He got Noble Prize in Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the Photoelectric Effect and for his research in Theoretical physics.

MARLA RUNYAN
This American prolific runner is the first competitor of Olympic as a blind. From her birth she is blind. With her mental strength she competed with the other athlete at the highest stage of the world in 2000. She also participated in the Para Olympic in 2000. Marla set many records in the Para Olympics in Atlanta. She showed the world that quality and mental strength can make everything possible.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO
The young actor who shot to stardom after the filming of Titanic. This celebrity also suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Leonardo is making a conscious effort to break the cycle. For example when he walks down the road he will try not to step on every chewing gum stain.

 We just need to have a broader perspective towards them and accept them the way they are. Our help and support will not only encourage them but will also enable them to sustain a better life. Many Governmental Organisations as well as the NGOs are working for these people.

 For example Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) for the differently-abled people is an integrated programme component of CORD which works toward the holistic rehabilitation of its disabled beneficiaries in rural areas. CORD is working with 416 different types of disabled people in 80 of the 550 villages in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh through its CBR programme.

Attitudes towards disability within societies are changing from those that were disempowering & excluding to a more enlightened, inclusive & empowering approach. To Conclude it is just to say---

WE JUST NEED TO LEND OUR HAND AND THEIR JOURNEY WILL CONTINUE..

They just need a Chance

THANKYOU