International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed every year on 3 December.

The theme for this year is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world.”

According to the Global Report on Assistive Technology, 2.5 billion people need at least one assistive product. The demand is expected to be go up to 3.5 billion by 2050.

The requirement may range from a spectacle to highly advanced myoelectric hand or robotic exoskeletons.

 However, nearly nine out of 10 people who need assistive technology do not have access to it – this has an adverse impact on the education, livelihood, health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and societies.