Sangita Patra, Barsa Rani Pradhan, and Bebina Pradhan, representatives of persons with disabilities from Wards 23, 50, and 66, joined hands to disseminate a message on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. They emphasised that "even though we are differently-abled, we are capable, we are able to work with people, serve them, and educate the children in our neighbourhood. We consider ourselves completely capable. Differently abled individuals are performing their personal tasks themselves; they are universally competent. "We don't need charity, we need opportunity! On the path of progress, we do not want to walk behind anyone, but as equals companions. An inclusive society for persons with disabilities is our true empowerment." "Accessibility should not be seen only in ramps, but in every policy and rule. A society where everyone can participate equally is truly beautiful and progressive." "Let discrimination in the workplace end. We do not just want quotas, but rather want to work like ordinary people based on our competence. Our work should not be measured by our physical condition. "Integrated education for children with disabilities should not remain a dream, but be transformed into reality. Along with education, if we get respectable employment, we can become an asset to society instead of a burden."
