Addressing Stigma Against People with Intellectual Disabilities

black woman with braided hair wearing white cardican, light brown jucket and black face mask. her right hand is raised, open palm facing forward. The words "Stop the Stigma" are written on the left side of the picture.

By Nyasha N’onzwe and Edmore Masendeke While it seems to have often gone unchecked, stigma against people with intellectual disabilities can be addressed through several initiates. About 1-2% of the world’s population has an intellectual disability. An intellectual disability is a term used when a person has certain limitations in cognitive functioning and adaptive skills, including …

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