Disability Empowerment: Towards an Inclusive and Equitable Society
Empowerment of persons with disabilities is a prerequisite to society's promotion of inclusion and equity. Nothing should stand in the way of the realisation of dreams, opportunities, and rights by persons with disabilities. Disability empowerment means the removal of the physical, social, and economic barriers around such people so that they can lead their lives with dignity, respect, and independence. Understanding Disability Empowerment Disability empowerment is about giving persons with disabilities equal opportunities in terms of resources and rights in society. Persons with disabilities facilitate full participation in society without discrimination. This process relates to making it easier for people to gain access, advocating legislation to guarantee their protection, and creating an environment in which they are free to achieve maximum potential. Education and Skill Development One of the basic components in the empowerment of persons with d...