Activities

Inclusion for Disabled People

At Friends of the Brain Injured, we believe in unbiased inclusion of people in the social sphere. Everyone is important to societal building. It is individual contributions which may seem minute that actually have the extensive impacts which the entire community enjoys. People are capable of doing well for their immediate environment if given the chance and raised under the right conditions. The enhancement of people’s lives also means that society can move forward with everybody at once. It is the man who is well bred that can contribute meaningful ideas to his community. A person who has been left out and has spent his entire existence feeling out of it is less likely to make an impact and in fact, much more inclined to act as though he is non-existent. This is why Friends if the Brain Injured seeks to improve social inclusion in our niche — people with disabilities.

It is important for us to understand that disability does not imply an absolute lack of a capacity to function. People may not be able to act as others would but still include their quota in what makes the whole place grow. Unfortunately, people with disabilities are often marginalised in many societies and the copious amounts of potential they possess are not given wings to fly. These abilities are often wasted because other members of that society make them directly or indirectly occupy the backseat while everybody else plays a leading role.

A way to reverse this transmission however, is the inclusion of disabled people in normal social activities. They should not be made to feel ostracized due to their bodily differences. Their desires must be catered to just as much as other people are. This forms the basis of the various connections we have formed and the institutions available to allow for quality living of disabled people. In return, there are a host of benefits hidden in this agenda.

Disabled people are given shots at healthy living. These conditions sometimes require that they are physically active by engaging in sports or other demanding activities. This could be recommended to improve their motor activities. To provide a ready ground for them to perform these tasks, we have available places where they can do these things. Disabled people can participate in sporting activities and exercise their bodies free of unnecessary hassles. This will improve their overall health and wellness. They develop physical fitness and agility. They are also not denied the full suite of opportunities that can now be accessed by these fresh abilities. Moreover, they feel more involved in the world. Their personal view of their disability evolves to become an understanding that they are only just a bit different from other people and not lesser than them. They accept themselves easily and are now ready for a quality, uncluttered life.

Socialising also increases the visibility of disabled people in the society. By interacting with others, they can assert their positions among other people. They can engage in major sporting events and might even go on to become internationally recognised stars as we already have today. Additionally, disabled people who emerge become role models to others like them who are still struggling to get used to their disability better. Thus, we fashion an inclusive environment where we get to care more, respect more, and understand disabled people.