What is disability?

According to the United Nations, people with disabilities are defined as those with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments whose interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

In other words, “disability” is the result of an interaction between disabled people and an environment full of physical, social, and other barriers.

Around the world, many people with disabilities are victims of discrimination.

“Discrimination based on disability” refers to any distinction, exclusion or restriction based on disability which has the purpose or effect of compromising or nullifying the recognition...

Everyone has a role to play in removing the barriers faced by people with disabilities, because “Disability inclusion starts with you, with me, with each and every one of us”.