More than 1 billion people or 15% of the world population are living with disabilities – the world’s largest and most disadvantaged group – most of which, are in developing countries!Around the world, persons with disabilities face physical, social, economic and attitudinal barriers that exclude them from participating fully and effectively as equal members of society. They are disproportionately represented among the world’s poorest, and lack equal access to basic resources, such as education, employment, healthcare and social and legal support systems, as well as have a higher rate of mortality. In spite of this situation, disability has remained largely invisible in the mainstream development agenda and its processes.
It’s time to break barriers and open doors: to realize an inclusive society for all!