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A BETTER LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

By Khai Tam

Teenagers’ Magazine

Last week the Youth Union leaders interviewed some volunteers who have worked with

disabled children. They asked them if attitudes and life for these people have changed. Here are

some of their responses.

“I think there is more support for children with disabilities now,” said Kevin, a grade 11 student.

“There are more special facilities and devices designed to enable people with mobility impairments

to travel around. There are also new forms of Assistive Technology that can help people with visual

and hearing impairments. So, I think disabled people can access more places and participate in more

activities.”

Hung, the monitor of Class 10A, added, “Well, in terms of education, there are more special

schools for children with disabilities, even in developing countries. In addition, there are many

schools where disabled and non-disabled students are educated together. This has led to many

benefits to both groups and has reduced discrimination towards people with disabilities.”

When asked about her volunteer experience, Anna from Class 12B said, “My volunteer

experience has enabled me to understand children with disabilities and the support they need. It has

also made me more confident and helped me to realise the difference. I can make to other people’s

lives. I’ve also met a lot of talented people with disabilities who have fulfilling jobs, live

independently and contribute to the community.”

“The most important thing is that society’s attitudes towards people with disabilities have

changed,” Anna emphasised. “People can now join or watch events for athletes with disabilities such

as the Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled (the FESPIC Games), the Paralympics, or

ASEAN Para Games. Watching these events is inspirational as their achievements are amazing.” She

really likes the FESPIC Games’ motto: ‘‘Overcoming challenges, inspiring others”.