The estimated one billion people living with disabilities worldwide face many
barriers to inclusion in many key aspects of society. As a result, people with disabilities do not enjoy access to society on an equal basis with others, which includes areas of transportation, employment, and education. The aim of the Day is to create a more inclusive and equitable world for persons with disabilities.

 By promoting empowerment, real opportunities are created. Empowerment involves investing in people - in jobs, health, nutrition, education, and social protection. The theme for 2016's Day is: Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want, which provides a frame for considering how people with disability are excluded from society by promoting the removal of all types of barriers; including those relating to the physical environment, information and communications technology (ICT), or attitudinal barriers.

“Yes I can, if ……..” Will Pike

Just in case you haven’t seen Will Pike’s amazing video – Stop Segregating Disabled People – we wanted to share a link as it provides a perfect example of one of the barriers disabled people face, on a day-to-day basis, that the IDPD wants us to consider.   Will was paralysed from the waist down during the terror attacks in Mumbai on a one-night stopover when on holiday in 2008, and has started a petition on change.org because too many shops and restaurants are effectively off limits to wheelchair users in the UK.

Here at CareShield we’re all full of admiration for this young man for drawing attention to a serious disability issue and wish him every success in his quest.  To view his video – and gain a small insight into why he’s made it – visit the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjvYZ2jvvp8

And if you think "WoW!" like we did - don't forget spread the word!