Need of assistance to the differently abled for performing daily activities

To live an independent and dignified life, disabled people require access to services and devices that facilitate their participation in society on an equal basis with others. Different forms and degrees of disability call for varied personal assistance services to support an individual in aspect of their daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and shopping. The lack of adequate accessible infrastructure makes safe travel for both short and long distances difficult. As a result, people with disabilities, including those who are elderly, often depend on family members to assist them, which has the potential to further create a sense of dependence and restriction. Read less