Bridging India Foundation is happy to stand for people with
disabilities as the world is observing 21 years of International Day of People with Disability.
Today, Dec 3, is the International Day
of People with Disability (IDPwD). Started
in 1992, it is an international observance promoted by the United Nations to
highlight the disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights
and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The theme of the International Day of
People with Disability 2013 is “Break Barriers, Open Doors: for an inclusive
society and development for all”.
Almost 15% of the world's population (one billion+) live
with some form of disability. Globally, people with disabilities go through
physical, social, and economic discrimination and face lack of equal access to
basic resources, such as education, employment, healthcare and social and legal
support systems. There is also a higher rate of mortality among persons with
disability.
While the
world at large has taken concrete initiatives towards accessibility and inclusion of the
disabled, in India, it still remains a challenge. Bridging India
Foundation therefore is sincerely trying to coordinate the efforts of individuals
and organizations serving the people with disabilities.
We welcome one and all to join us in this noble mission.
We
can be reached at: Bridging India Foundation
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