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Human rights. We all know what they are. We all expect to be granted them. But what if you were born a little differently than others? Or didn't learn as fast? Would you still expect them?
Would you even know what they were?
Unfortunately, all over the world today, millions of individuals who are diagnosed with mental disabilities may never know what a basic human right is as result of being denied them their whole lives. Various countries deny mentally ill citizens education, the right to own property, and the right to equality, all basic rights that you and I have grown up knowing and appreciating.
Do not believe us? Take a look at these alarming statistics from just the United States alone:
We are a group of high school students in North Carolina who heard about this issue and immediately developed the desire to make a change. Being denied rights as a mentally disabled individual is a very prevalent issue today, yet is something that very few know about. Just by viewing this blog, you are doing your part in making a difference by educating yourself and bringing light to this little known issue.
Please take a look around at the pages to the right that compare the current issue to prevalent themes in various texts, as well as the call to action about how YOU (yes you!) can help to change how the world views mentally disabled people. They are still people! As a brief introduction before you begin, the following video highlights the issue and the need for a change.
Thank you for viewing our blog!!! Please comment with reactions or questions if you should have any.
This is very eye-opening. It is great to see high school students have such a compassionate view on this important subject.
ReplyDeleteFrom working with students with disabilities, it is so encouraging to see high school students becoming aware of this issue and it is passion like this that will hopefully change the future for students as well as adults with disabilities.
ReplyDeleteHaving worked with individuals with physical and mental disabilities, I have some idea of the challenges they face. I think this project will encourage people to see those with disabilities as individuals and not just labels. Once we take this step, it will be easier to ensure those with disabilities their place in society. Congratulations on a project well done! -Hannah's Grandma
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