Disability Inclusion Matters

   ABSTRACT This article intends to provide tips and hints as well as insight to the media on how to promote positive, inclusive images of persons with disabilities and stimulate a climate of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all aspects of  society for persons with disabilities. It is intended for people working as editors, journalists, broadcasters, producers, programme makers and presenters. It is also relevant to people working as web editors, and content managers of social and interactive media platforms. Keywords: Disability, Media, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). INTRODUCTION The media - television, radio, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, social media and other forms - play an important role in influencing public opinion and attitudes. The choice of words, images and messages can determine perceptions, attitudes and behaviours. It can also define what does or does not matter to individuals and the world around them (ILO, 2015). How persons with disabilities are p

  Abstract Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have been included in various goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Efforts need to be stepped up to ensure that the goals and targets of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are achieved by, for and with persons with disabilities too, in line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Therefore, this article reviews the reflection of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). 1.  Introduction Despite the progress made in recent years, persons with disabilities globally continue to face numerous barriers to their full inclusion and participation in the life of their communities. In order to help in addressing this challenge, the General Assembly of the UN requested the Secretary-General, in coordination with all relevant United Nations entities, “to compile and analyze