According to Indian government estimates, one in 10 children is born with or acquires a physical, mental or sensory disability, so India could have 12 million children with some form of disability. It is estimated that three quarters of disabilities are preventable and that only 1% of children with disabilities have access to education.
It is unfortunate that society continues to view disabilities with apathy, or with pity on the one hand, and repulsion on the other. While recognizing the need to make a special effort for people with physical and mental challenges, efforts in this direction have been insufficient. And in spite of initiatives to frame disability within the area of "rights", there is still a long way to go.
Source: infochangeindia
