Disability Visibility India

Did you know that 15% of the world’s population faces various disabilities? On this , let’s dive into the facts, acknowledge the challenges, and discuss the path forward.

Facts:
🌍 Global Impact:Over 1 billion people worldwide live with disabilities, facing unique hurdles daily.
📚 Educational Disparities:32 million children with disabilities are out of school, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive education.
🌐 Access Struggles: Limited access to healthcare, employment, and public spaces is a reality for many, hindering independence.

Big Problems:
🚫 Stigma & Discrimination: Negative attitudes persist, contributing to social exclusion and limiting opportunities.
🌐 Limited Accessibility: Many face barriers in infrastructure, technology, and services, hindering full participation in society.
🌍 Global Inequality: Disparities in healthcare, education, and employment opportunities persist, disproportionately affecting persons with disabilities.

Let’s unite for change! 🌟💪 Together, we can break down barriers, celebrate abilities, and build a more inclusive world. 💙🌐

October is more than just a month on the calendar; it's a time to honor and raise awareness for something truly special. Down Syndrome Awareness Month is a time to celebrate the extraordinary individuals who have an extra chromosome, filling our world with unique perspectives, boundless love, and unwavering resilience. 💙💛

This month holds great significance, as it marks the anniversary of the discovery of the genetic cause of Down syndrome by Dr. Jérôme Lejeune in 1958. It's a reminder of the progress we've made in understanding this condition and embracing the incredible potential of those with Down syndrome.

Let's continue to spread love, acceptance, and inclusion for all, because in our diversity lies our strength. Join us in recognizing the remarkable people who inspire us every day with their beautiful smiles and unbreakable spirit. Together, we can create a world where everyone is valued and celebrated. 💫🌍

A couple of weeks ago, pictures of Ananya and Vighnesh’s marriage were all over the internet as the first ever marriage of two individuals with down syndrome. The pictures of their wedding and engagement made every individual who came across them beam with joy, such is the joy that Ananya and Vighnesh bring to the ones around them. Talking to , I quickly learned that these two individuals are so full of love not only for each other but also for everyone they cross paths with. In fact, Vighnesh even expressed his love for Ananya by overcoming his fear of animals and embracing them within the first few weeks of meeting his bride-to-be. Such is the love they bring, innocent and pure. Ananya is an extraordinary individual with multiple government level certifications and teaching experience and Vighnesh is a brilliant young man with a position at a top hotel chain in the middle east, together they are a true power couple.

Despite the challenges weddings often bring, they approached it with grace, and their families stood by them with unwavering support and encouragement. Ananya's move away from home was bittersweet, but the love between the families has been a driving force behind their journey. The two families are the true definition of support, love and encouragement. In fact, after Ananya had expressed her desire to get married, it was her mother that looked for a groom and eventually met Vighnesh’s sister online. The two are now settling into their new life and have already planned their future far ahead!
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Happy world Down syndrome day! Here’s to celebrating extra chromosomes today.

Disability visibility India is celebrating 1 year today! Thank you so much for your love and support throughout this one year and for allowing us to reach so many people. We hope to continue working on raising awareness on the causes that we care about and hope to do even bigger and better things in the coming year. Thank you for your faith in us 💖


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World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6th
October, brings together people living with cerebral palsy, their families, allies, supporters and organisations across more than 100 countries. All with the
aim to ensure a future in which children and adults with cerebral palsy have the same rights, access and opportunities as anyone else in our society.

The project was launched in 2012 by Cerebral Palsy Alliance (Australia) and United Cerebral Palsy (USA). It is supported by over 450 cerebral palsy service organisations, universities, parent groups, research institutions, student groups, schools and children's hospitals from 65 countries.

Here’s a list of influencers and disability right activists you should follow to learn more about disabilities!

The term self-advocacy, which means speaking up for oneself and one's interests, is used as a name for civil rights movements and mutual aid networks for disabled people. The term arose in the broader civil rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s, and is part of the disability rights movement.

UDID is a neccessary card every disabled person should have. Read on to know more about it.

Access the link to the UDID website under our resources.

Apart from our names there so many personality traits that form our Identity. We hate being put in a box then wonder why we identify disabled individuals with their disabilities only. People with disabilities are, first and foremost, people. Read through this post to know more about a person first language! Tell us if you have ever faced or see this happen.

I’m our previous post we talked about casual ableism, in this post learn more on why language is important and how to avoid casual ableism.

Recap:

When people discriminate against
others with disabilities-whether they
mean to or not-that's called ableism.

Disabilities can affect these areas:
Vision, Movement, Thinking, Learning,
Communicating, Mental health,
Social relationships and more.

Ableism is defined as discrimination or social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. It can manifest as an attitude, stereotype, or an outright offensive comment or behaviour. 

Ableism matters because it creates barriers for many people and prevents them from participating in society.

Example saying:
making a “dumb” choice, turning a “blind eye” to a problem, acting “crazy”, calling a boss “psychopathic”, having a “bipolar” day. And, for the most part, people who utter these phrases aren’t intending to hurt anyone – more commonly, they don’t have any idea they’re engaging in anything hurtful at all.

Click the link in our stories to read more about derogatory terms and disability.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_disability-related_terms_with_negative_connotations

Sources:

Wikipedia