Every year on this day the 3rd of December people around the world celebrate the achievements and abilities of those who live with disabilities. This is important because people with disabilities deserve to be an equal part of our society. For me though International Day of People with Disability always brings up complicated feelings. On one hand I enjoy that people finally recognise my contribution to the community; on the other I want to be recognised without my disability being a factor. It is going to sound weird but I have fought so long to be "just Chris" that the focus of International Day of People with Disability makes my day to day struggles feel like they have a spotlight on them. I know that there are things in my life I have achieved because of my disability but there are many more things in my life I haven't been able to do for the same reason. This year's theme fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social prog...
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