Social Marginalization

In Canada alone; social marginalization of the disabled is recognizable everywhere. It can be seen overtly and sometimes unintentionally so. The visually impaired are given a due role as well as others who are considered disabled within society. They have a grouped minority that is generally looked down upon in our society. These created social barriers keep these unintentionally or intentionally isolated individuals from reaching their true potential as self- actualized selves. It causes unnecessary conflict within our society, and creates marginalization through stereotypes that come with being a disabled individual. Which include; the misconception that they are unable to function in particular situations, and that they need aid with many aspects in their life. This is due to ignorance and unfamiliarity with the disability. According to the International Classification of Diseases, the spectrum of impaired individuals fall under four separate categories. There is the classification of normal vision, also described as 20/20 or 20/30 prescription of corrective lenses for this type of vision. Followed by moderate visual impairment that is roughly 20/70 measurement for corrective lens. There is also severe visual impairment that is considered to be nearly-total visual impairment. Described as 20/1,000 for any sort of spectacle correction. Followed by complete or total blindness. Which is defined as not light perception and the inability to receive aid via corrective lenses. Presented by the World Health Organisation statistics, by June 2012 the rough estimate of the afflicted visually impaired world wide was 285 million. 39 million were diagnosed with severe visual impairment to completely blind while 246 have low to moderate type of vision. In Canada, the major agency that meets unique sensitivity needs for the blind and visually impaired is The Canadian Council of the Blind or the CCB. The statistics in this establishment estimated a serving of