International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: People born with disabilities also deserve a high standard of life filled with respect and dignity. One of the most important things that should be provided to disabled people is their right to well-being and equal opportunities. Every year, International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities and explore ideas on how we can work together to ensure that equal rights are provided to each of them. Integration of people with disabilities is important in every aspect of life, mostly political, social, economic and cultural. This day is dedicated to exploring the ways to ensure that their well-being is respected.
The theme for this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities is - United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities. "The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The Pledge
The Pledge for Inclusion initiative unifies organizations and individuals who are committed to creating a world where people with special needs and developmental disabilities are fully included in all aspects of life – in the classroom, the workplace and in our communities. Through this collaborative public awareness and advocacy initiative, we aim to educate and inform Californians about the importance and value of inclusion for everyone.
I pledge to Accept, Respect, and Include people of ALL abilities, including my peers with special needs and disabilities. Inclusion starts with ME!
- I ACCEPT people of all abilities
- I RESPECT others and act with kindness and compassion
- I INCLUDE people with special needs and disabilities in the classroom, in the workplace and in my community.
World's Famous Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
Albert Einstein
The Mathematician and Physicist who had a learning disability and did not speak until age 3. He had a very difficult time doing math in school. It was also very hard for him to express himself through writing.
Christopher Reeve
Never has a person with a disability commanded so much media attention in recent history. Christopher Reeve, crippled after a horse-riding injury, wants to be up on his feet and wants to help others stand confident too.
Edison
Edison had a learning disability. He couldn't read until he was twelve years old and had a very difficult time writing even when he was older.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt had Polio, was governor of New York State then elected President of the United States for 4 terms.
George Washington
Had a learning disability. He could barely write and had very poor grammar skills.
Helen Keller
(Devoted Life to Persons with Disabilities) She was Blind, Deaf, and Mute
Alexander Graham Bell
Had a learning disability
Michael Bolton
(famous Singer): Deaf in one ear
Sarah Bernhardt
French actress (1844-1923) Disabled by a knee injury, her leg amputated in 1914, she continued starring on stage until just before her death. She is regarded as France's greatest actress -- "The Divine Sarah".
Stephen Hawkings
Physicist/mathematician has Lou Gehrigs Disease and is in a wheelchair. He needs a computer to speak.
Sudha Chandran
(Indian actress and classical dancer) This brave lady dances with a Jaipur foot. She has acted in a movie on classical dance called "Nache Mayuri" and today acts in a variety of TV serials.
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