Disability A Global Problem

Disability is a global problem that affects families from all backgrounds, but when you examine the statistics and impact for low income countries the results are alarming. It is reported that almost two-thirds of all people with disabilities live in low income countries.  This translates to an impact of nearly one in five of the world’s poorest people.  The picture is grave now, but the rate of global disability is increasing rapidly, primarily due to population growth in less-developed regions.  It is projected that by year 2025 the number of people with disabilities in low income countries will double.  Children comprise approximately one-third of the world’s disabled population and many of the disabilities affecting children are preventable. For every child who is killed in a conflict situation, up to three more are permanently disabled.  Disability impacts our entire world, but it seems the burden is not distributed equally.