World Day of the Handicapped: Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Images, Date, and More

Introduction of World Day of the Handicapped

How did you feel and deal with yourself when you broke your leg temporarily? How did you manage to perform all daily activities?

You had slight trouble in completing the daily tasks and even took physical and emotional help from family members. Isn’t it? Have you ever thought about the kind of life and mindset a specially-abled person has?

It would be tough to manage life with permanent damage. Disability can be physical and mental or either of the two. However, many wrongly assume that people with physical disabilities have mental inabilities. That’s not true. Many of the differently-abled have the stronger mental strength and intellectual capabilities than an average person.

Let us know about a day that is dedicated to the welfare and awareness of the disabled; International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)

History of World Day of the Handicapped

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) was declared in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly through resolution 47/3. The objective of the announcement is the promotion of equal opportunities for the disabled on social, cultural, economic and political grounds. 

World Day of the Handicapped 2022 Date

• When is World Day of the Handicapped 2022?

World Day of the Handicapped for the year 2022 is celebrated/observed on Saturday, 3 December.

• World Day of the Handicapped dates for the years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025

World Day of the Handicapped Quotes

• My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit as well as physically. -Stephen Hawking
• Life is all about balance. Since I have only one leg, I understand that well.- Sandy Fussell, Shaolin Tiger
• When you focus on someone's disability you'll overlook their abilities, beauty and uniqueness. Once you learn to accept and love them for who they are, you subconsciously learn to love yourself unconditionally. -Yvonne Pierre
• Disability is natural. We must stop believing that disabilities keep a person from doing something. Because that's not true . . . Having a disability doesn't stop me from doing anything. -Benjamin Snow
• What I learned was that these athletes were not disabled, they were super–abled. The Olympics is where heroes are made. The Paralympics is where heroes come. ― Joey Reiman
• When you hear the word ‘disabled,’ people immediately think about people who can’t walk or talk or do everything that people take for granted. Now, I take nothing for granted. But I find the real disability is people who can’t find joy in life and are bitter. –Teri Garr
• For me, disability is a way of getting some extremity, some kind of very difficult situation, that throws an interesting light on people. –Mark Haddon
• A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.–Christopher Reeve
• Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. -Francis of Assisi
• Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain. To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it. -Kevyn Aucoin
• When you hear the word 'disabled,' people immediately think about people who can't walk or talk or do everything that people take for granted. Now, I take nothing for granted. But I find the real disability is people who can't find joy in life and are bitter. -Teri Garr
• I have had this desire my whole life to prove people wrong, to show them I could do things they didn’t think I could do. - David A. Paterson
• Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone. -Martina Navratilova
• I’m officially disabled, but I’m truly enabled because of my lack of limbs. My unique challenges have opened up unique opportunities to reach so many in need. Nick Vujicic
• I was slightly brain damaged at birth, and I want people like me to see that they shouldn't let a disability get in the way. I want to raise awareness - I want to turn my disability into ability. -Susan Boyle
• Abled does not mean enabled. Disabled does not mean less abled. -Khang Kijarro Nguyen
• One disability does not have the power to make a person weak. They deserve to be respected and loved. Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
• Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you. - Bethany Hamilton
• I do not have a disability, I have a gift! Others may see it as a disability, but I see it as a challenge. This challenge is a gift because I have to become stronger to get around it, and smarter to figure out how to use it; others should be so lucky.― Shane E. Bryan

World Day of the Handicapped Wishes

• The occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds us all that together we can make this world a better place for people with disabilities.
• Let us not consider them less just because they have some kind of disability. Warm greetings on International Day of Persons with Disabilities to you.
• God has made them different and we must accept this fact and respect them for that. Warm wishes on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
• On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we must wake up to the fact that we all are equal and we all deserve equal opportunities.
• All of us are equal and therefore, we all must be treated equal. Let us treat people with disabilities at par with the rest of the population. Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
• There are still so many people with disabilities that are still waiting to be respected and accepted. Warm wishes on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
• One disability does not have the power to make a person weak. They deserve to be respected and loved. Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
• Let us celebrate the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we must come together and work for the betterment of the people with disabilities.
• Warm wishes on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Let us be more responsible and aware of people with disabilities.

World Day of the Handicapped Messages

• Wishing a very Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities to you. Let us stand for those who cannot stand for themselves.
• Warm wishes on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Let us be more responsible and aware of people with disabilities.
• Join us today on International Day of People with Disability in celebrating all people with disabilities and their achievements and contributions
• What I learned was that these athletes were not disabled, they were super-abled. The Olympics is where heroes are made. The Paralympics is where heroes come.-Joey Reiman
• Some would look at Emily’s life and think that a child born with Down’s syndrome has little hope for a meaningful life. Throw in the diagnosis of leukemia and that little hope turns into no hope whatsoever. I disagree. Emily’s life, with all its imperfections, had great meaning. Because of how many people she touched, I realize that we are far more than what we can accomplish. We are the very thumbprints of God. ― Matt Patterson
• I was slightly brain damaged at birth, and I want people like me to see that they shouldn’t let a disability get in the way. I want to raise awareness – I want to turn my disability into ability. Susan Boyle
• I do not have a disability, I have a gift! Others may see it as a disability, but I see it as a challenge. This challenge is a gift because I have to become stronger to get around it, and smarter to figure out how to use it; others should be so lucky. -Shane E. Bryan

Significance of World Day of the Handicapped

The announcement of the day is to create space for the differently-abled persons and accept them as they are through campaigns and leading discussions by welfare representatives. The organization of events that promote equality include upliftment agendas such as execution of rights of disabled people and access to every public facility. 

Disability: Disability is the ability that limits an individual from fully performing daily activities. Disability can be a result of genetic disorders or accidents, or diseases. Whatever the cause may be, disabled persons are self-restricted due to non-functioning or partial functioning of organs. The body-restrictions result in partial or no participation on certain grounds; social, economic, cultural, political. 

Let us look at life from a disabled person’s perspective.

Social Stigma: Differently-abled persons are often excluded from cultural and social activities because of the special care they require. There are many cases that reported belittlement and injustice to limitedly-abled people for being themselves and taking a stand. Both the educated and uneducated foolish groups have been known to isolate and criticize disabled persons for their abilities without realizing the fact that it was never a conscious choice to be disabled.

Economically Backward: Individuals with severe disabilities lack the opportunity to earn for themselves. Also, if the individual is from poor family background, they can suffer from a lack of basic facilities and advanced medical treatments.

Employment Limitations: Regressive organizations do not provide career opportunities to the disabled because of the social stigma, lack of facilities and a choice. Therefore, though the individual is talented and eligible for a position, they may not be allowed to apply. And if the disability is linked with mental abilities, the individuals are dependent on the guardian’s financial support and assistance in daily activities. 

Cultural and Traditional Barriers: Few of the cultures in the world believe that inherited disability or genetic disorder is a bad omen because of which differently-abled are dejected from participating in cultural activities. 

Also, the limited abilities restrict from participating in desired activities due to the inabilities of the disabled.

Mental Trauma: People whose abilities are limited may suffer in silence because of self-pity. The limited group is also subject to mental trauma due to society’s rejection and unacceptable criticisms. 

There have been cases where these groups stood up for themselves and received responses to accept the bashing and endure pain just because of incapableness. Many develop depression and schizophrenia and isolate themselves due to unkind treatments. There is a high risk of self-harm because of mental agony. In cases of mistreatment of mentally disabled persons, they may not realize it and continue to suffer all long their life. 

Abandon Passions: The disability that occurred due to accidents drags people from participating in fields of their interest. Ex: If a footballer lost his legs in an accident, he might never be able to play the game like before.

Relationships: Many physically disabled persons are not considered to be eligible for friendships, romantic relationships and family. This is one of the sad and ignored areas in society. Many treat the disabled to be emotionless, and therefore their feelings are often ignored and rejected.

Bright Side of Limited Resources

Government Initiatives: Few of the national governments provide an allowance for the disabled for their expenses. Also, rights are equally provided along with healthy individuals. There is a special right dedicated to the differently-abled, the right to special care for a child with a disability. The government acknowledges ad actions on the complaints lodged by the disabled.

Also, separate reservations in employment, public transport, and health categories are prevalent in most countries supporting the affected individuals.

Non-Profit Organizations(NG0): Many NGOs are established specially to address the needs and requirements of specially-abled people. These organizations provide basic needs along with education and employment guidance; food, clothing, shelter, health necessities and education.

Few of the NGOs are determined to save impaired people from cruel and inhuman deeds.

Inspire the world: Everyone has the edge to inspire the world through their achievements through struggle; however, the disabled have the upper hand to inspire people with their struggles in multiple fields and conquer body limitations.

Sudha Chandran, a south Indian actress, has set an example by not giving up even after she lost a leg in a shooting spot. She continued her career in the film industry and was a participant in one of the television dance shows.

Nick Vujicic, International bestselling author, motivational speaker, coach and entrepreneur, has a rare disease because of which he lacks arms and legs, yet he pursued his passions and inspired the world in an unimaginable way. Not to forget, he is a proud father to two kids and a wonderful husband to Kanae Miyahara.

When is World Day of the Handicapped Celebrated?

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is celebrated on 3rd Dec every year. It marks the right to avail of all facilities and leads a normal life.

How is World Day of the Handicapped Celebrated?

As the day aims for equality for all, events that promote a discrimination-free lifestyle and rights of special individuals are carried out throughout the world; social media posts, fundraising programs, talk shows, cultural events at educational and other institutions.

Interesting Facts

1. Many medical studies have proven that people with Myopia have a higher IQ than an average human being.
2. The fun fact is that everybody is likely to face disability at some point in their lives.
3. People with disabilities are the top target groups for discrimination, injustice and denial.
4. Disability cases are more prevalent in developing countries. World Health Organization (WHO) states that poverty and disability can sometimes be interlinked.
5. Statistics of WHO state that 15% of the world consists of disabled people.
6. In Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, the percentage of disabilities is higher in women than men.
7. According to a 2004 survey in Orissa, women and girls with disabilities were restricted to home and abused: rape, sterilization.  

Disabled are not the ones with no or limited physical abilities, but the ones who lack the sense to understand that disabilities are not chosen but are imposed by life.