Effective medical care can help to prevent, reduce or eliminate disabling effects.
Rehabilitation is also important in helping a person with disabilities to maximise his potential to be independent. Through rehabilitation, measures may be taken to help a person restore his functioning abilities, or cope with his functional limitations.
Assistive technology uses technology to help people with disabilities to overcome their limitations and enable them to perform daily activities with greater ease.
Adopting universal design, ie having a simple design in the creation of buildings, products and services that would meet the needs of people of all ages, sizes and abilities equally, will help to ensure a barrier-free environment for everyone.
Most of all, encouraging an attitude that recognises the value and worth of each individual, regardless of abilities, and their rights and dignity as members of the community, will result in an inclusive environment for people with disabilities.
