Unfortunately, disability concepts are not well clear to most people including our leaders. Most people react towards it emotionally, they respond to it spontaneously. This condition denotes that people with disabilities are thought to be born accidentally. The reality is that, any person has the natural right for being born human being. With this reality, there is a need for our leaders to serve people with disabilities positively and in a well organized policies and acts.
Let's learn from the statement of former US president George H.W. Bush:
“I congratulate President Obama for taking some time
today to remember the 19th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
There is no place in our society for prejudice of any kind, yet it was not that
long ago when Americans with disabilities were often not given equal rights and
opportunities. Whether the cause was ignorance or indifference, it was not
acceptable. We can all take pride in how much the ADA has accomplished, which
is evident every time you attend a sporting event, ride the subway, or go to
work. Yet, there is always more to be done, which is why it’s good not only to
celebrate our successes, but to look forward at what still must be done. As
long as we never forget that every life is a miracle and each person has
something to contribute, we will finish the job.”
Statement from Former
President George H.W. Bush on the Anniversary of the Americans with
Disabilities Act - July 24 2009.
Let us think positively about people with disabilities!
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