hello readers.....
the election hysteria is bac. Theres enough in the papers already and i dont think (personally) any party or individual deserves a mention here.
What i want to highlight is the way some celebrities have gone out of their way to 'encourage' the common man to vote. I dont think that is necessary. 26/11 was enough to jerk us. What i wished was that someone or some party had taken up the initiative on Disability, atleast forming an iota of their agendas. But then as usual Bollywood, mudslinging and off late the slumdogs have had their complete attention.
Well, here is what most of my clients to whom i ve spoken with have wanted for their specially abled.
- Inclusive education to be made mandatory.
- aiding schools for inclusive education.
- Training programe for mainstream teachers to handle specially abled (educable) and incentives for the same.
- considering the lack of awareness in the peadiatric disability area, efforts via hoardings and advertisements on TV.
- vocational training to be affiliated and recognised by renowed universities.
While many may think or express doubts about the ability of these children to perform, I would reiterate that most of these children fall in the borderline or mildly affected category wherein they can perform in regular/ mainstream set ups with a littly help. What is important is the effort to make this group lead a dignified life.
I hope that whoever comes to power will spare a thought for these children of lesser God.
