Probably if I were to ask the question of how we can change the perspective of disability into something positive, few people will actually know what to do and what to say. We usually see physical issues as something delicate and by fear of not being rude or hurting people we prefer to sit in our little corner and wait for the others to step in and do the job. Actually this attitude is not as positive as we might think, because it can lead to a series of depressive feelings.
The truth is that only by involving actively in the lives of the disabled people we are able to make a change. For example the disability equipment is a step forward in gaining a bit of confidence. It is well known that disabled people need as much exercise as we do or even more. With such equipment we can make really good progress. Each progress that is made is actually a step forward and it is a way to encourage the person to persist in his actions.
All in all, disability may in many cases not be changed at a physical level that much. However we may change the way we view it and the way we perceive ourselves in relation to the ones around us. This is why step by step and bit by bit we will get it through the day.