It was a day well spent charting with Representatives from organizations working with people with special abilities. The event was happened in Kathmandu at World Trade Center. There was Career Expo for Persons with Disabilities. The discussions were about removing barrier to create an inclusive and accessible society for all. I saw different people with special abilities the blind, deaf and disabled and my heart was moved. The celebration was attended by Government officials, INGOS, lateral and bilateral agencies, NGOS and companies.
It was revealed that 2% of the total population in Nepal is reported to have some kind of disability. There are about 500,000 people with disabilities in Nepal and Still 90% of the them live below poverty line. The technical barrier hinders or keeps persons with disabilities from equal, active and effective participation. The barriers hinder access to employment, health and education. The good news was that Nepal is transforming and therefore the society begins to understand the issues surrounding people with disabilities. The Career Expo for Persons with Disabilities is an event that will promote employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in order to make them self dependent, productive and dignified citizens of Nepal.
