Disabled people. Many countries have statutes that protect the rights of the disabled. These laws are supported by the UN Convention as a universal regulation; keeping in count not only the sensory and physical disabilities, but also intellectual and mental.
Most of these people stay active, developing their talents and skills at work, sports, education and other areas; deciding to take their condition as an opportunity to show that they can do it.
In most of these cases, orthopedic support equipment is needed to achieve the movement. In addition, it is essential for these devices to have access in public areas when it’s required; these places should have enough space to make easier the entry of a wheelchair. Also, the floors should be adequate; avoiding falls when walking on crutches, walkers, canes or prosthesis. It is also mandatory to put special bars; in order to hold a person in the moment of leaving the safety of the equipment.
At the same time, Special places in public and private parking with assignment to vehicles driven by people with physical-motor problems are also needed. The posts should be located next to the passageways as ramps, elevators and doors of great amplitude.
Moreover, it is essential for proper physical and emotional development, to these people enjoy decent work within their abilities and knowledge. That is possible with the labour integration, in partnership with employers and other staff working with them.
Discrimination is the reason in many cases, something out of context in our society. There are always options and initiatives to improve this condition, thanks to the constant scientific and technological progress, facilitating the execution of tasks and activities.
This means that they are great alternatives available for people who suffer from the inconvenient of a brain-vascular accident: those born with Down Syndrome, deaf, blind; and those who cannot walk or have sadly lost a member of their body; Individuals with speech problems or completely mute; are all actually useful to society.
It is logical to them to prove every day with dedication, courage and will in all they do; an example is the effort they put to have optimum performance in sports. A commendable work carried by many institutions responsible for the organization of such important and significant events.
Several of disabled athletes participate in international competitions, especially Olympic Games in different categories and according to the strength and skill of the competitor. On the YouTube channel of Radio Television de Castilla y León, you can enjoy a short documentary about the young Enrique Navas, who is an adapted swimmer star from Spain.
We must create awareness about people with special needs. Our participation is essential, providing all the support; treating them as beings who are able to develop their full potential.
ALFA