Bangladesh, Jan. 18 -- THE FUTURE IS ACCESSIBLE means that we must all, together, look towards a future where the barriers which stand in people's way no longer exist. We envisage a future where people can access a building without using stairs; where a person can access a ramp to the beach; or can get a job without fear of discrimination; or can access a mainstream classroom. Working towards an accessible future is everyone's responsibility. We must create a future which demands that people are not excluded because of their health impairments. Call out barriers wherever you see them, and work with us to overcome them.
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) was proclaimed in 1992, by the United N...