INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

Today being the day set aside for persons with disability globally we at MUDAK would like to thank the Government of Kenya for the efforts being made to ensure representation of persons with disability in the Government. That being so we are not forgetting persons living with muscular dystrophy who continually need assistance of care givers as the muscle weakness progresses.
We hope that all who need care will be able to get it when the need arises.

 2014 theme · Sustainable Development: The Promise of Technology

This year the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will focus on the role of technology in:
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Responses
- Creating Enabling Working Environments
- Disability-Inclusive Sustainable Development Goals
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. 

Since 2009, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs organizes a film festival as a part of the events at UN Headquarters to commemorate the Day. The United Nations Enable Film Festival (UNEFF) includes short disabilty-related films selected on the basis of their content and message that can help raise awareness of disability issues and further promote the full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in society.

Happy International Day of persons with disability to all living with muscular dystrophy and a cure for MD is all we seek and want this day.`