Disabled are poor and marginalised - Alexander

Alexander, the guest speaker at the event, said that the lack of equal opportunities for education, employment and social interaction leaves many people with disabilities with few resources, little opportunity to make their contribution to society and little or no say over their current or future lives.

"People with disabilities face similar challenges, but the difference between the looks of desperation, optimism and hope is made possible by respect, social integration in the community and access to health and rehabilitation services; services that provide tools to overcome challenges they are facing in the society," he said.