Our world has unfortunately many humans with Disabilities. The international day of people with disabilities known also as with acronym IDPD is
observed annually on December 3rd. The day aims to promote awareness, understanding, and inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in all aspects of society. We are marking 2025 day of IDPD.
Kashmir along with other parts of country too has huge population of Disabled who Crave for Better life.
As a matter of fact,
The IDPD was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992, with the goal of promoting the rights and well-being of PWDs worldwide.
Each year, the IDPD has a specific theme.
The IDPD aims to:. Promote awareness and understanding of disability issues. Support the inclusion of PWDs in all aspects of society Advocate for the rights and empowerment of PWDs
Encourage governments, organizations, and individuals to take action to promote disability inclusion and accessibility
On this day we saw the worldwide events and activities to promote awareness and inclusion of PWDs and Use of social media to share information and personal stories about disability .
It should be known that
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) are individuals who have physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental health impairments that affect their daily lives. They may face various challenges and barriers in accessing education, employment, healthcare, and social services.
Challenges Faced by PWDs in our region and world over include. The Accessibility Barriers: Physical obstacles that prevent PWDs from accessing buildings, transportation, or public spaces.
On its part, United Nations has observed that : Theme 2025: Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress
Across all regions, persons with disabilities and their households face challenges and barriers in the attainment of social development objectives:
They are more likely to live in poverty;
They continue to face discrimination in employment, receiving lower wages and being overrepresented in the informal sector;
Social protection systems are uneven in coverage and inadequate when considering extra disability-related costs, frequently excluding persons with disabilities in the informal sector; and,
Many persons with disabilities’ experiences within care and support systems continue to be marked by the denial of their dignity, autonomy and agency.
We are hopeful that throughout world life for persons with disabilities becomes better .
