- Nearly one billion people need help with disabilities.
- Many lack tools like wheelchairs or hearing aids.
- In some countries, only a few people get these tools.
- These tools help with daily life and jobs.
- It can be hard to travel far to get them.
- Costs make it hard for families to pay for these tools.
Difficult words
- disability — A condition that makes it hard to do things.disabilities
- tool — An item used to help do something.tools
- wheelchair — A chair with wheels for moving.wheelchairs
- aid — Something that helps in a task.aids
- travel — To go from one place to another.
- cost — The amount of money needed for something.Costs
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think some people lack tools?
- How can we help people with disabilities?
- What tools do you think are the most important?
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