December 3rd marks an important day – today is International Day of Person with Disabilities (IDPD). The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
To learn more about this Day, that started in December 1992, please refer to the links below for articles, the history of the Day, webinars (some even happening today) and/or discussions on how we all can continue raising awareness on the challenges faced by people with disabilities:
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities – 3 December (https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-3-december.html)
- “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World” (https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities)
- IDPD’s Celebration in 2020 (https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/personswithdisabilitiesday)
- Zoom Event: 5th Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities Event – “Together One Voice, More Choices – Don’t Leave Us Behind” (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-event-tickets-127616884537) *Saturday December 5th at 1:00PM-4:00PM*
- MS Teams Live Event: “Not all disabilities are visible” (https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/maple-leaf/defence/2020/11/international-day-persons-with-disabilities-2020.html) *Please Note: The Event does start at 11:00AM TODAY*
- Zoom Webinar: Disability inclusive response for COVID-19 through Open and Distance Learning (https://events.unesco.org/event?id=762896541&lang=1033) *Please Note: The Webinar does start at 9:00AM TODAY*
- Zoom Webinar: Share your Story for Development (https://events.unesco.org/event?id=2674778793&lang=1033) *Please Note: The Webinar does start at 11:00AM TODAY*
