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In many parts of the world, being disabled doesn’t just mean the lack of mobility; it’s a stigma that often relegates the person to shame and isolation. In these cultures, such treatment stems from……
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Superstition: In many communities, especially rural ones, disability is viewed as a curse, a punishment for wrongdoing by the person or his parents, or the result of witchcraft. This can cause families to hide or even abandon a disabled family member to avoid social stigma and shunning.
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Dehumanization: Negative traditional beliefs lead some communities to see disabled people as “non-human,” which can lead to neglect and abuse.
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Lowered Value: Misguided perceptions often frame disabled individuals as useless, incapable of contributing to their family or community. Worse, they are often a drain on their family’s limited resources.
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From now on, when you see the jubilant smiles on the faces of recipients of our P.E.T. handcycles that we send, just imagine the true life-changing miracle this gift is for the those “invisible ones.” Many will attribute God as the giver of the gift, and rightly so. We who volunteer in making them, and you who support us, are privileged to be His instruments in making that happen.
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