How an accident changed my perspective towards people with disabilities – Idia Aisien

Nollywood actress, Idia Aisien has spoken out about a life-changing encounter that led her to focus on helping people with disabilities.

In an interview with Pulse, Aisien said that a horrific accident last year left her unable to walk, sparking a renewed respect for the hardships that people with disabilities endure.

Aisien stated that this experience “wakes you up” and helps you appreciate how fortunate you are.

She now considers it her duty to support people with disabilities, stressing that accountability and transparency are crucial in making a positive impact.

Aisien also addressed critics who accuse people of supporting social causes for attention, arguing that documenting and sharing their efforts encourages others to follow suit.

She said: “Last year I had an accident and I couldn’t walk, and I realized, wait what? Imagine being born blind, imagine being crippled, these people don’t have a say in how their lives go, so since then, my focus now is different.

“It really wakes you up. You think you’re woke, but there are some experiences that will jolt you to life and make you realise that you’re very lucky, so now I’m focused on people with disabilities as well. We just do our path, it’s a duty.

“It’s not something you do because you have to, and for people that also say people are recording it for attention, at least we’re doing something that’s number one, number two if you don’t record, if you don’t show what you’re doing, how are you accountable? You have to be accountable so it also encourages people to do it as well.”