Dear You,
Yes, you-my respected reader.
Whether you're differently-abled, able-bodied, have a loved one who's differently-abled, or know someone who is differently-abled out there in the world... hear me out and read below.
But wait! Before you do, let me ask you:
Do you ask a chef how it feels to be a doctor? Or what the life of a doctor is like? The chef couldn't give you a valid answer, right? Only a doctor could.
As a differently-abled person, I've been there-and I still am.
From the moment I came into this world, this has been my reality and the only life I've ever known.
That is why I started this organization:
To support not only people like me, but every kind of human being.
I want you to know that you're never alone.
No matter the circumstance or ability, the LUL family is here for you.
You've always had a light within you-we're just here to help it shine even brighter, together.
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With gratitude,
Ronahi Zebari
Founder & CEO
Light Upon Light
You're A Differently-abled Person & You Don't Even Know It
Every able-bodied person is a slow-acting, sudden, or instant differently-abled person, and they don’t even know it. Now, I know what you're probably thinking: 'What a pessimist!’ Now, I’m not trying to be negative or “dark” by any means, my respected reader. But this is the truth of our possible reality in this life. Am I right?
Let me break it down for you: The slow-acting differently-abled person develops over time due to the golden years of old age. The sudden differently-abled person is caused by a severe health decline such as a disease or illness.The instant a differently-abled person is caused by an unfortunate car or motor vehicle accident.
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As of the World Health Organization's latest global report (2022-2024 data range), there are approximately: Over 1.3 billion differently-abled people worldwide. That's roughly 16% of the global population.
Please understand that you can be in their (differently-abled person) circumstance in a second. Here's a challenge for you, and honestly, I don't think you can do it. Are you ready? Next time you see a differently-abled person, try to see their soul, not just the body that is holds.