We are excited to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)! Held each year on 3 December, this day promotes community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.
The United National IDPwD theme for 2024 is ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future’.
This theme is about people with disability as leaders. Leaders with disability make the world a fairer place for everyone. You can find out more here: https://www.idpwd.com.au/about/about-idpwd/
You can celebrate and support IDPwD in many ways such as…
- Attend an event. Check out the events near you here: https://www.idpwd.com.au/events/calendar/
- Share your story and messages of inclusion and diversity on social media platforms using the hashtag #IDPwD
- Read, watch and listen to the stories and experiences of people with disability
- Watch ‘Imagined Touch’ – a collaboration between deafblind performers Michelle Stevens, Heather Lawson and Jodee Mundy, who wrestle with how to perform on stage while leading the audience to a true understanding of what it is like to live without hearing and sight. Watch it here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/imagined-touch/2387404355967
Below are some events you/support a client to attend:
VIC:
- Melbourne city: Celebrating Disability Diversity. An event to celebrate self-advocacy diversity with guest presenters and entertainment at Ross House (close to Flinders Street railway Station). More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1722732048/
- Noble Park: A community celebration. There will be recreation and craft activities, entertainment, free access into the aquatic centre, BBQ lunch and much more. More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1726545795/
- St Kilda: Be an Ally – City of Port Phillip. City of Port Phillip is hosting a panel discussion with three of Victoria’s most ardent disability advocates. More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1731470245/
- Croydon: Open Art Exhibition Day. More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1730156273/
QLD:
- Moorooka: International people with a disability celebration. Free activities and raffle for attendees. More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1730777777/
- Murarrie: Celebrate Your Sparkle. Fun and activities including painting and crafts, Christmas games and positive affirmations. More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1728532287/
- Redland Showgrounds. Celebrate International Day of People with Disability with us! Special Olympics Australia and Redlands All Abilities Touch are bringing athletes of all abilities together for a celebration of sport, community and fun. More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1730333413/
TAS:
- Hobart: Get Into Golf All Abilities. This free ‘Come and Try’ event is aimed at introducing people who are blind/low vision to the game of golf. More information: https://www.golf.org.au/getintogolf/programdetails/?programId=41242
- Hobart: Morning Tea – Celebrating International Day of People with Disability. More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1731560289/
- Launceston: Come and Play sports event at The Moonah Sports Centre. Participants can try wheelchair basketball, pickleball, para-badminton and more. More information: https://www.paraquadtas.org.au/17478/international-day-of-disability-3-december/
ACT:
- Parkes: Play in the Park Event. There will be lots of fun for families and children of all abilities including Sensory Friendly Activities, First Nations symbol activity and craft, Face painting, free sausage sizzle and more. More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1731284673/
- Parkes: Insights of Old Parliament House – AUSLAN Tour. This tour takes you through some of the Old Parliament House tour most important spaces and uncovers fascinating stories about its occupants. This tour is being conducted with an AUSLAN interpreter. More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1728351098/
- Tuggeranong Library: IDPwD Story Time Takeover: Super Cooper is a Trooper. Join Amanda Brown and Cooper for a special International Day of People with Disability Story Time reading Amanda’s book “Super Cooper is a Trooper”. More information: https://www.idpwd.com.au/event/1730946952/
Find more events near you here: https://www.idpwd.com.au/events/calendar/
Please share photos from what you/ get up to this International Day of People with Disability to comms@ableaustralia.org.au!
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