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Children with disabilities more likely to face abuse

Excerpt from: The Times of India (click for full article)

 

While there is a positive trend in terms of societal acceptance of the disabled, there is an urgent need to make regular educational institutes more open towards accepting differently-abled children and spread awareness among families regarding disability, experts said on Tuesday.

A recent World Health Organization report said children with disabilities are four times more likely to experience violence or abuse and far more prone to physical and sexual violence, humiliation and neglect than normal kids. Although activists here said the general trend in attitude towards the disabled here is positive and sympathetic, many cases of physical abuse and negligence go unreported.

Michael McCartan: World to honor achievements of people who have disabilities

Excerpt from: The Times Herald (click for full article)

 

The World Health Organization has designated Dec. 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day aims to promote understanding of disability issues and generate support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to celebrate the accomplishments of persons with disabilities.

About 15 percent of the world’s population — or 1 billion people — has some form of disability.  This is due in part to an aging population and increases in chronic health conditions.  At St. Clair County Community Mental Health, we serve adults and children with developmental disabilities.  Developmental disabilities are a diverse group of severe chronic conditions that result from mental and/or physical impairments.

Regardless of their level of functioning, people with disabilities affect our communities in very positive ways.