How can the community help persons with disability ?
The community has a long way to go in terms of being good allies to disabled persons. People need to be sensitised, and educated about…
Category: Questions on Disability
Who will take care of child with disability after their parents die?
Usually after parents’ death, their blood relatives (brothers/sisters, aunts/uncles) take over as legal guardians of the children. If the parents’ brothers and sisters are not…
Can persons with disabilities get married and have a family?
This depends on the type of disability. People with visual, or auditory impairments can definitely get married and have families. Individuals with intellectual disabilities however,…
Can persons with disability work and earn for their living?
Yes, they definitely can! With the right kind of interests and training, disabled individuals can find jobs that will keep them engaged. Persons older than…
Is it true that due to bad karma children with disabilities are born in families?
Not at all! This is a common misconception that needs to be erased through counselling, and spreading awareness. Disabled children are born due to chromosomal…
What kind of treatment is given to children with disabilities?
Treatment is given depending on the age, type of disability ,severity level, associated conditions and present level of the children with disability. Treatment is either…
Having a disabled child at home affects the entire family. Is it true?
Living with a disabled child can have profound effects on the entire family–parents, siblings, and extended family members. It is a unique shared experience for…
Does disabled child go to school like other children?
All the children with disabilities must be enrolled in primary schools., according to RTE ( Right to Education ) Act 2009 . After the assessment…
Are there any laws that protect disabled persons?
There are various provisions in the law to safeguard the rights & well-being of disabled persons, such as: The Person with Disabilities Act, 1995 now…
Do normal children accept disabled children?
Since the worldview of a child is often limited to their own understanding, it might be difficult for many children at first to acknowledge disability. …
