by Samantha P.
> Firstly, who ARE people with “disabilities”? (dis·a·bil·i·ty).
A “disability”, as you may have heard, is a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. There are many people who suffer from disabilities, the most common ones are depression, diabetes, strokes, and cancer. People with disabilities have a very, very, different life, compared to able bodied people. According to cdc.gov, 1 in 4 adults have disabilities in just America! Being excluded by your disabilities may make you feel powerless. During this holiday season, we can encourage people with disabilities to feel stronger, and possibly more confident about themselves!
> Some interesting facts about this holiday!
This holiday is celebrated the 3rd of December, and was created to uplift people with disabilities to become more passionate about themselves! According to nationaltoday.com, the International Day of People with Disabilities was proclaimed [ announced officially and publicly ] in the United Nations in 1992! It has currently been 29 years since its proclamation!
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