When people are discriminated against on the basis of their physical appearance and even shunned, it makes them feel unwanted, Jama said. People living with disability should be treated with dignity and respect, as they are not lesser human beings, Governor Nathif Jama has said. Jama said people living with disability should be given more attention so they feel accepted. Stigma against people living with disability in Northeastern remains high, with most parents opting to hide their children by keeping them indoors. They are human beings just like any other.

Source: The Star June 30, 2016 01:52 UTC