On December 3rd, we recognized International Day of People with Disability, formerly known as World Disability Day. 2014 marked the 22nd anniversary of this special day. This day raises awareness of those with disabilities and encourages people to support their well-being. Disability organizations, businesses, and communities come together all around the world to celebrate the amazing achievements made by people with disabilities.
Approximately 15% of the world’s population, or nearly 1 in 5 people has a physical or mental disability; this includes 5 percent of children. Although this is a significant number, many people are unaware of the number of persons living with disabilities and the day-to-day challenges they face.
The different types of disabilities are greatly varied. Here are some statistics about disabilities:
- 30.6 million people have difficulty walking or climbing stairs
- 12 million people require assistance of others with everyday tasks
- 10 million people are amputees
- 8.1 million people have either partial or total vision difficulties
- 7.6 million people have difficulty hearing
- 3.6 million people use a wheelchair
- 2.4 million people have Alzheimer’s, senility or dementia
At Great Steps, we understand that each patient is unique and important regardless of abilities or disabilities. We look forward to helping you on your journey to recovery.
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