MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Abstract

Historically, the concept of disability has been embedded in misconceptions
which are founded on myths and beliefs that exist in various cultures and religions.
In most societies in prehistoric times, children with disabilities were seen as being
possessed by demons and not fit to live in the society. Most of these children were
rejected, killed and in some cases used as objects of amusement (Ugbo, 2017).
However, over the years and with various enlightenments, there is an apparent
acceptance of people with disabilities as members of the society, with the same
rights as other non-disabled people.