Don’t DIS the ability of the largest minority

Securing a brighter future requires building a new Sri Lanka, founded on the values of democracy, social justice, equality and accountability.

Dr. Ajith C. S. Perera

For a formidable and sustainable national economy, it is imperative to arrest the colossal economic and social waste that plagues the country in untold proportions.

Two prerequisites here are: (i) Mobilising human potential to eliminate its waste and (ii) Minimising unwanted dependency through empowerment and inclusion.
It is equally important to bridge the gap between policy and practice.

Significance of International Day of Disabled Persons
All of us, for different reasons, are certain to spend time living with deficiency in ability – to move, see, hear or think, to establish physical coordination and manual dexterity – to varying degrees.
This is inevitable and forms part of the natural diversity of human life.
The aims of the observance of this day include:

(a) To promote an understanding of crucial issues.
(b) To mobilize support for empowerment, rights and dignity.
(c)To meet health needs concerning physical and mental well-being.
(d) To increase awareness of gains to be derived by governments and societies for full participation of persons with restricted ability in every aspect of social, economic, political and cultural life.

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