Exploring disability in Bhutan (Photo: Emily O'Dell)
A few weeks ago, I had the honor to speak with His Majesty, the Dragon King of Bhutan, about disability in Bhutan and Oman at the Royal Palace — where I gave a talk on this same topic before an audience of scholars, activists, monks, and students at the International Conference on the Gross National Happiness Index. My talk brought together disability studies, spirituality (Buddhism & Islam), traditional Tibetan medicine, shamanism, and human rights. Two of the main organizations in Bhutan helping people with disabilities while also promoting disability awareness are Draktsho and Ability Bhutan Society — whose patron is Her Majesty Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck. Here is a short documentary produced by Her Majesty to raise awareness about disability in Bhutan — enjoy…
