24/07/2025
It is a misconception to believe that we are forever exempt from the challenges faced by people with disabilities. Disability is not limited to birth or accidents—it can happen to anyone, at any stage of life.
As we age—into our 50s, 60s, and 70s—our physical and mental capacities naturally begin to change. Our vision may blur, our hearing may fade, our mobility may slow, and our memory may not be as sharp.
The work we do today, the ideas we generate, and the contributions we make may not be as easy in the years to come. In those moments, many of us will find relying on others, navigating the same barriers that persons with disabilities face today—limited access, exclusion, and being left out of decisions that affect our lives.
That is why, while we still have strength, the voice, and the opportunity, we must act. Let us use our current positions and influence to create a society that is inclusive, accessible, and respectful of all—regardless of age or ability.
Because when we build a world that works for persons with disabilities, we build a world that works for everyone.
Picture Credit: UNDP Bhutan
