International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations (UN) recognised day held on 3 December each year to celebrate the contributions and achievements of people with disability.
The UN theme for IDPwD this year is ‘‘Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress” — reminding us that real social progress depends on ensuring everyone can participate fully, contribute, and belong.
In Australia alone, there are 5.5 million people with disability – neighbours, colleagues, classmates, friends, family. Not all disability is the same, and some disabilities are invisible.
By joining the conversation and listening to the stories and lived experiences of people with disability, we can challenge our own perceptions about disability and help make positive changes in the community.
We encourage everyone to get involved and join the celebration! Together, we can all take action to make our community more accessible, challenge stereotypes, remove barriers, and promote inclusive and respectful attitudes and behaviours in our community.
For more information about IDPwD, visit www.idpwd.com.au or follow @idpwd on Facebook and Twitter.
Today, let’s commit to building a community where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and no one is left behind.
