Over 1 billion people in the world live with some form of #disability http://bit.ly/2iuXogV #ThisAbilitypic.twitter.com/0vUjv9H9TW
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It’s the International Day of Persons with #Disabilities!
Assistive technology can enable more people to fulfil their dreams #ThisAbility
http://bit.ly/2ANZK1Z #ADay4Allpic.twitter.com/JpGq9Yka7X
Assistive technology changes lives
One billion people around the world need assistive technology but only one in 10 have access. WHO improves access and enables more people to fulfil their dreams.
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People with
#disabilities have the same general health care needs as others, but often have less access http://bit.ly/2iuXogV#ThisAbilitypic.twitter.com/uvDNISNw5o
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#Disability is not only a public health issue, but also a human rights and development issue. People are disabled by society, not just by their bodies. These barriers can be overcome!#ThisAbility
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#Disability can affect anyone. It is more common among women, older people, children, and adults who are poor http://bit.ly/2iuXogV#ThisAbility: @CBMworldwidepic.twitter.com/4EK93LkO1j
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Today is
#ADay4ALL -#Disability is part of the human condition and a manifestation of diversity in our societies.pic.twitter.com/gqPj56Wsdb
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Only 1 in 10 people have access to the assistive technology they need. Assistive technologies can improve people’s functioning, independence and well-being. http://bit.ly/2AoyOoj
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#Depression is one of the main causes of#disability worldwide. Globally, around 350 million people are affected by depression http://bit.ly/2j9d7Q0 pic.twitter.com/NkEwGWwanX
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The number of people with
#disabilities is increasing due to population ageing and more people suffering from noncommunicable diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mental health conditions http://bit.ly/2iuXogV#ThisAbilitypic.twitter.com/2js9S5GUEB
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Children with
#disabilities are less likely to attend school than non-disabled children http://bit.ly/2AlyN4R#ThisAbility Photo:@UNICEFpic.twitter.com/w5LzhyurYW
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People with
#disabilities are more likely to be unemployed than non-disabled people http://bit.ly/2AlyN4R#ThisAbility Photo:@UNpic.twitter.com/tuKrC2VCCH
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People with
#disabilities have worsen living conditions, including insufficient food, poor housing, lack of access to safe water and sanitation, than non-disabled people http://bit.ly/2AlyN4R#ThisAbility Photo:@UNpic.twitter.com/EaTg0PbFW8
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People with
#disabilities can live and participate in the community http://bit.ly/2AlyN4R#ThisAbility Photo:@UNpic.twitter.com/UVZfWu79uc
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