Living with Disabilities in Sri Lanka

Photo courtesy of Uniting World Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities  Varuni has had to use crutches from childhood. She met all her developmental milestones except walking on time and even that delay shortened once she received the crutches she needed. When it was time for school, she met a new barrier. The principal of the nearest school refused to admit her because of the way she walked. At their next attempt at entering a school, her father began the interview apologetically. “My daughter has a problem with her leg.” The principal stopped him gently. “Does she…

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