The world far too often ignores those with a disability or doesn't allow them to enjoy "life" like those without a disability. Discrimination is still widespread. Some of that discrimination comes about because of pure ignorance or simple lack of understanding that those physically or mentally challenged are human being too.
All power then to Australia's ABC for establishing a web site, Ramp Up, as part of its general one. Check it out here.
"A note about language
"In Australia, 1 in 5 people have a disability – that's almost 4 million people. People with disabilities are a diverse range of people, and not everyone identifies themselves in the same way. A lot of people in Australia use the term 'people with a disability' to describe themselves, while others here and especially in the UK, prefer to say 'disabled people'. Some people may not identify as having a disability at all. When navigating your way through Ramp Up, you may see a number of different terms people use to define themselves. This website will try not to get too bogged down in politically correct language, and we'll respect the diverse ways in which our columnists, contributors and forum participants choose to define themselves. The complexity and variety of people with disabilities in Australia is exactly why these conversations are worth having. Stick around. Let's ramp up the debate, have the discussions, and raise our voices."
All power then to Australia's ABC for establishing a web site, Ramp Up, as part of its general one. Check it out here.
"A note about language
"In Australia, 1 in 5 people have a disability – that's almost 4 million people. People with disabilities are a diverse range of people, and not everyone identifies themselves in the same way. A lot of people in Australia use the term 'people with a disability' to describe themselves, while others here and especially in the UK, prefer to say 'disabled people'. Some people may not identify as having a disability at all. When navigating your way through Ramp Up, you may see a number of different terms people use to define themselves. This website will try not to get too bogged down in politically correct language, and we'll respect the diverse ways in which our columnists, contributors and forum participants choose to define themselves. The complexity and variety of people with disabilities in Australia is exactly why these conversations are worth having. Stick around. Let's ramp up the debate, have the discussions, and raise our voices."
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