Thomas Alva Edison was born on Feb 11, 1847 in a middle class family. Edison had an unusually large head and skull other developmental disabilities such as hearing loss and speech difficulties. Infact, he did not start speaking until age 4. He was even suspended from school for a poor academic performance after his teacher lost hope to train him. He developed a keen interest for science and literature. At the age of 15, he was offered the position of a telegraph operator that allowed him to improve his working efficiency. His greatest invention, the incandescent electric light bulb stands unparallel in the path of human civilization. 

Edison 's recollection about his mother: "was the making of me... she was always so true and so sure of me and always made me feel I had someone to live for and must not disappoint."

The above paragraph is just to sensitize you the importance of disabled individuals to the society, not to underestimate the contributions of many others who have left their unique mark behind for others to understand. It is also equally important to provide support and rehabilitation service to such individuals to help them realize their potential. 

Persons with disabilities should be ensured that they have the equal right to access opportunities as a normal person. It is high time that we learn that allocation of resources to such disabled persons is an investment rather than a mere medical expense.

Consequently, the creation of International Day of the Disabled People, proclaimed by the General Assembly in October 1992, tries to raise awareness on disabled people's rights at national and international levels.

On the 3rd December 1982 , the UN General Assembly decided on the World Programme of Action for Disabled People. The United Nations committed itself and its members to promote the full participation of disabled people in social life and development as well as prevention and rehabilitation measures.

For ICMH, being a social Organization working for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, it is considered a prime responsibility to observe special days that are globally recognized. The intention is, always, to increase the acceptance of individuals with disability and make them a part of mainstream society. World Disabled Day was observed on December 03, 2007 . A rally was organized from the streets of Mulund by the children, parents, ICMH staff, volunteers and well wishers to create awareness of the cause.