The Sustainable Development of Persons With Disabilities in Developing Countries Through Open and Distance Education

Sustainable Social Development

The social development includes the acceptance of persons with disabilities; recognise their needs and perceive their abilities. These are vital for the developing nations, since strong social stigma is attached with the disability, which can only be removed by including the persons with disabilities in mainstream society and protecting them for becoming victim of social exclusion and marginalization. The article 3 of UNCRPD has stated that “the principles of present convention shall be (a) Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one’s own choices and independence of persons; (b) Non-discrimination; (c) Full and effective participation and inclusion in society; (d) Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity; (e) Equality of opportunity; (f) Accessibility, (g) Equality between men and women; (h) Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities. This sustainable social development can be achieved by giving them opportunity to have equal participation in getting education in an appropriate and accessible environment. The removal of attitudinal barrier will helps a lot for sustainable development of persons with disabilities. The quality of life will also improve, if societies perceive them as a productive member of the society with some diverse need.