The disabled child is posing a great problem to the world. The most prevalent 5 forms of disability are physical impairment, chronic illness, mental retardation and sensory disabilities. Recognising this global problem the General Assembly of the United Nations had declared 1981 as the International Year of the Disabled Persons with the keynote theme of ‘full participation and equality’. Its resolution lay down five principal objectives for improving the condition of the disabled: (1) Helping in their physical and psychological adjustment s to their surroundings; (2) To provide proper training and assistance to get job; (3) Encouraging study and research projects to help them; (4)Educating and informing the public of the rights of disabled persons; (5) Promoting effective measures for prevention of disability.

Every citizen should be aware of the plight of disabled children. Much can be done as regards for prevention, protection, immunisation, etc. Immunisation camps should be organised and parents should be made aware of the fact inadequate nutrition may cause disability. The involvement of public in the remedial work and rehabilitation can also help to do solid work in the field. Individuals can show care for the disabled children by spending some time with them.

It is a great thing to bring light to their dark world. Reading aloud to children in a blind school, contacting the mothers of physically handicapped and helping them in this task also will go a long way in this direction. Every area can organise a special play-group and other children should accept their disabled friends and play with them. Prevention and protection from disability can reduce suffering.