Disabled neglected for too long

THE EDITOR: There seems to be a tendency by some people to think that the physically challenged are not as important or equally valuable as everyone else. They view them as less intelligent and less productive than everyone else. This type of thinking has caused the disabled community to be neglected, forgotten and ill-treated by those in authority for too long. Solutions must be found for the antiquated education system that does not cater to the unique needs of the disabled, the discrimination faced by the physically challenged who are denied jobs that they are adequately qualified for, and for being denied access to public buildings because they are not wheelchair friendly.

In a nation where it is said that every creed and race finds and equal place, the disabled seem not to belong to either creed or race. Is that why they don’t find an equal place? But enough is enough, we must demand full citizenship for our disabled citizens. They are tired of being treated like second-class citizens in their own country. The time to act is now! There is absolutely no reason why these problems of inequity can’t be solved by the powers that be. The government and those in positions of power have an opportunity of a lifetime to work together with the disabled community to effect profound change like never before.

WAYNE  NARANJIT
Champs Fleurs