Disability - Awareness is the key to prevent or reduce

Disability - Awareness is the key to prevent or reduce Advocacy, policy making, implementation should be the role of the government for both. The ultimate goal should be to make everyone independent and lead an active life.

- Dr. N.K. Venkataramana

Disability is a word for which the meaning that encompasses a larger territory in general than expected. In simpler terms there’s are considered as deviations from the average normal from what the standard of society that is expected. The Oxford English Dictionary defines it as “The physical or mental condition that limits person’s movements, senses or activities”. So it is individualistic, but collectively can have a greater impact on the family or society.

December 3rd - Disability Awareness Day

Hence, it is very important to recognise at every level to anticipate, recognise and modify the situation that is congenial to modify the disability. This needs a collective effort. Fortunately, December 3rd has been declared as Disability Awareness Day. This awareness must percolate to many levels that include medical, social, educational and finally to the governmental level to create proper planning. Education and awareness play a significant role.

Primarily disabilities are considered to two gross reasons. One from the birth whatever may be the reason and the other is Acquired during life. For the first reason all parents must take the responsibility to the best extent possible till the child becomes independent in life. The latter becomes purely individual and social responsibility. Advocacy, policy making, implementation should be the role of the government for both.