Embrace. Learning and Interventions

I wonder how long it will take for the government of maldives to realise that people with disabilities are humans too? They are not second class citizens. Parents are desperate for support. People are struggling to get basic needs. And the people with disabilities are screaming for support so they can have a better standard of living and quality of life.

So far it is very clear the governments ( past and current) have not thought properly about supporting the disability community of the country. Its just lip service. For example.. ramp to the toilet but the toilet door and the toilet space isn't big enough to fit the wheelchair. It is evident in the fact that we do not have proper data collected. Without data how is the government meant to know service areas or to create support services?

The policies that do exist aren't followed. For example the student's ICP is not shared with parents. This is unethical. It's not like these people do not know..because studying ethics is part of training and qualifications when you work with people. Why aren't there disability liaison offers in the schools, islands and atolls and in other service areas?

Health and education are not the only thing people with disabilities need. Every ministry should have a disability policy and how they are going to support the citizens with disabilities and their families. Services need to be accessible too.

People's perceptions play a huge role in providing support for the disabilities communities. To provide therapies to promote independent living is not "beykaaru" as described by one authority person when approached for funding. This is absolutely not okay. If this person who have previously sat in as board member for disabilities then how can this person say it is beykaaru? Again is this the true reflection of what they actually think of people with disabilities?

Let's not forget the amount of money generated by tourism. So instead of pocketing it.. how about we spend it to develop disability support workers, care workers, respite staff, liaison officers, teacher's aids, recreational support, etc.

Can we please implement and monitor the current policies that do exist. Also can all revelant service providers work together to bring better outcomes for the person.

I'm frustrated today. I'm frustrated at how bad it is for people with disabilities there. It is not ok to keep parents in the dark, uneducated about their children's rights..human rights.. just so they don't pressure the government and cause problems.

People with disabilities aren't second class citizens!

I will continue to advocate for people with disabilities and continue to educate the parents.

Embrace is closed till first of November. Thank you for your patience while I grieve the loss of my dad. 💚🩷

Thank you. ❤️🙏

This is Abbey's life. She was so loved and lived a life that every child living with a disability deserved. Her parents and siblings did a phenomenal job to make sure Abbey had a life that was meaningful and had as many life experiences as possible by taking her out into the community, participating in everything they did. Abbey's family is the perfect example of acceptance, inclusion and participation. They advocated for Abbey like champions. It definitely was not an easy journey but everyday they made the best of it. And by doing that, the family taught so many other's what was possible.

I encourage everyone to learn from this family and Abbey's journey so that your children may have the life they deserve. The courage and bravery this family is just beautiful.

Please follow Abbey's journey page. She may have left us but she leaves a legacy. Abbey's Legacy is for every family with a child with disability to learn from and to gain courage and strength and for everyone else to learn to support and include children with disabilities.

I was so blessed to have met Abbey and may Abbey always rest in peace. 💜💜💜

A massive thank you to Abbey's mum Tash for giving me permission to make this post. Eternally grateful 💚🙏

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