The correct answer is: A. Disabled
1981 was the International Year of Disabled Persons. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979. The purpose of the year was to promote the full participation and equality of people with disabilities in society.
The year was marked by a number of events and activities, including the first World Assembly on the Disabled, which was held in New York City in August 1981. The assembly adopted the World Programme of Action Concerning Disabled Persons, which set out a number of goals and objectives for the improvement of the lives of people with disabilities.
The International Year of Disabled Persons was a significant milestone in the history of the disability rights movement. It helped to raise awareness of the issue of disability and to promote the rights of people with disabilities.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B: 1975 was the International Women’s Year.
- Option C: 1979 was the International Year of the Child.
- Option D: There has never been an International Year of the Blind.