Disabled Women Day

In celebrating the International Women Day, a health day for the disabled women was organised by a group of concerned citizen in collaboration with MBPJ. While the celebration of Women Day has always talked about the challenges on gender equity and women power, not many have focused on the plight of disabled people in conducting their daily routine. Disabled women might have suffered more compared to the opposite gender as they are not in the forefront of championing the cause and challenges of disabilities. Hence, the effort by this group to out reach the women is commendable.

Opportunities and platform should be provided with ease for the disabled women so that their right can be protected, their plight can be heard and more importantly they are given equal opportunities to be excelled in their livelihood. While we do not see many disabled on the road, we cannot marginalise their presence. Their absence from the public is not because the number is small but simply because the physical environment has failed them. The connectivity and accessibility are not there to facilitate their movement.

I wish everyone should have done more for everyone.