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This day aims at encouraging a be"er understanding about

Although your sister may constantly
people affected by some disability, learning about their true
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Interna!onal Day of Disabled is not confined just to physical

condi!ons, but it also encompasses mental disabili!es like
au!sm, down syndrome to neurological problems like mul!ple
sclerosis.

Unfortunately, India is far behind in providing various

comfortable facili!es for the disabled. Our government
buildings, hospitals, public places s!ll lack ramps, there are no
specially designed restrooms for those with physical disabili!es,
our public transport doesn’t offer any extra support system for
them during travel.

A poor treatment and a nega!ve comment can affect their self-

esteem, confidence, performance at work place and push them
into further depression.

If you have a loved one, a colleague or come across even a

stranger with disabili!es, read the following on what you could
do to make their lives be"er.

Ask Before Offering Help:

Don’t assume that people with disabili!es would always require

some assistance in leading their lives and the first step is to
treat them as equals. Understand that they know more about
their needs and how to handle their day-today lives. In case, if
you want to extend any support, ask first. Understand their
needs and learn about specific details on how you can assist.

Speak Clearly, And Listen:

If you have a loved one or colleague with mental or

developmental disabili!es, always use simple words. Don’t use
complex terms, explain your views in simple sentences and
allow them to make their own decisions. Prac!ce restraint and
pa!ence while dealing with those with speech disability as they
take some !me to finish their sentences. Do not try to interrupt
the flow of speech by trying to complete their sentences.

Make Them Feel Confident:

Few disabled people may suffer from lack of self-esteem and

confidence. Remember, many of them don’t like sympathy and
don’t stare at them. Always make eye contact while talking and
do not try to strike up a conversa!on around their disabili!es. If
you are conversing with a person in a wheelchair sit down and
talk face-to-face, instead of talking down to them.

Respect Personal Space:

People with disabili!es need their own space and may not like
others touching their mobility aids without permission, as you
may not know how to handle their equipment. If you want to
move their wheelchair, ask for permission. Always knock on the
doors before you enter the room, like you do with others. Do
not discuss their disability with others.

Make Changes:

If you are expec!ng a visitor with certain disability at home or in

office, try making few simple changes that would make them
feel comfortable. Place necessary items within their reach in
restrooms, bedrooms, offer to help with items in shelves or
cupboards. Also try and respect their daily rou!ne and if there is
a sudden change in the daily ac!vi!es help them to cope up
with the transi!on.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent stringent

lockdowns, with rigorous social distancing norms and having to
wear face masks at all !mes in public places have no doubt
affected the ease of living for persons with disabili!es as well,
all over the world. Nevertheless, in these difficult !mes, when
we are all going through various challenges on the personal,
professional and health fronts, some simple steps help to ensure
that disabled people can obtain what they need on a daily basis
and assure one and all of an inclusive, coopera!ve and kind
society.

Engage In Posi$ve Conversa$ons

While maintaining social distancing is the need of the hour to

halt the further spread of coronavirus infec!on, keep in mind to
not completely isolate the disabled in your community. Meet
with visually challenged or physically handicapped people and
talk to them about construc!ve topics like work, family, music
or discuss happy memories from the past. This helps persons
with disabili!es have a sense of belonging and upli%s their
overall mood and mental health in these tough !mes.

Offer Help With Medical Support

While it is quite simple for us to stock up on all our nutri!on

supplements and immunity boosters, go for health check-ups,
consult a doctor online, besides buying any medica!ons for
other pre-exis!ng condi!ons, it is not so easy for disabled
people to acquire their healthcare needs amidst current par!al
lockdowns. Iden!fy these people in your neighbourhood, sit
down with them and help them order all their medicines online,
set up doctor’s appointments virtually or take them to a nearby
clinic for their rou!ne medical check-ups.

Ensure They Receive Day-To-Day Needs

In these !mes of widespread infec!ous disease, it is very

important to eat healthily and take meals on !me. During the
day, check up on your neighbours with disabili!es, to make sure
they have ample groceries and foodstuffs stocked up in their
homes, to avoid going out frequently. In case they find it
difficult to do so, go ahead and help them purchase their
essen!al supplies online, ensure it gets delivered to their homes
and their caretakers, house help is present every day to cook
meals and provide them with nourishing food.

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