Catch them young!
One of the goals of the Engraced One’s Prayer and Advocacy Initiative is to promote acceptance and reduce the evils of segregation, discrimination, and the de-humanization of persons with disabilities to the barest minimum through the mobilization of children and youths.
It was heartwarming and indeed a dream come true when our children who the world perceive as ‘perfect’ and their friends had their first sit out ever! More interesting was the fact that they were accompanied by a few youths who themselves have one form of disability or the ability.
In the past few years, they had tagged behind us parents in speaking up for their siblings who were born different. By this, I mean with conditions like autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and much more.
These young stars have come up with a strong message;
WE LOVE OUR SPECIAL SIBLINGS, WE SEE BEYOND THEIR DISABILITY AND WE DEMAND THEIR INCLUSION IN ALL SPHERES OF LIFE.
Written by The convener of the Engraced Ones, Madam Biboara