These banners will be displayed at the Multi-purpose Hall at our premises. In terms of numbers, the campaign could be considered a resounding success. It is pertinent, however, to ask if the Public Awareness Campaign has fulfilled its purpose. As there is no effective way to ascertain or to measure such an imperceptible thing as attitude, be it positive or otherwise, we can only hope that a good percentage of the 15,000 who signed the pledges would pause and think, to change for the better, to be a friend of the disabled for life and to continue to exert an influence on their children, neighbours and friends to develop a better understanding for people with disabilities. Organisations such as the Handicaps Welfare Association must continue relentlessly to promote public awareness of people with disabilities through education and enlightenment.
People do change, and change is the motivating force on which our hope is based.
A greater understanding will eliminate ignorance. Without ignorance, there is no prejudice. Without prejudice, a positive attitude will follow. This is what the Public Awareness Campaign is striving for.