Who has the responsibility to care for and integrate people with Down Syndrome into society?
When it comes to the management and integration of people with disability into society, there’s no blame game! Like we say in Nigeria, ‘no sidon look’.
You know what? Caring for our loved ones who are different from us requires 5 key ingredients – love, patience, knowledge, a willing mind, and above all, God.
“Everyone has the responsibility to care for and integrate people with Down Syndrome”.
Biby Yinkere, Convener, The Engraced Ones.
Interestingly, money is not the key requirement for caring for engraced people. Unfortunately, some people think ‘it’s easier for Mrs ‘A’ to care for her child than me because she has money’. The Bible talks about situations where money fails, and this is one of them. Yes, money makes it easier, but if you lack the requirements listed above, you can’t do much for people with disability.
At this point, I’ll speak about God and disability. I give God full credit for the development and care of every living being. Don’t be deceived. I’ve heard people say, ‘when it comes to disability, leave God out of it’. We need’s God help to build courage and a heart to care and survive in spite of limitations.
Primarily, however, the undelisted have the responsibility to give people with disability room to thrive in society;
Family members
Religious places of worship
Schools
Community and the;
GOVERNMENT