December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
What is IDPD
In 1992, the United Nations proclaimed December 3rd to be the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with the goal to promote an understanding of disability issues and foster support for the well being, dignity, and rights of persons with disabilities.
This year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will be commemorated throughout the week of 30 November- 4 December in conjunction with the 13th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
According to the WHO World Report on Disability, 15 per cent of the world’s population, or more than 1 billion people, are living with disability. Of this number, it’s estimated 450 million are living with a mental or neurological condition— and two-thirds of these people will not seek professional medical help, largely due to stigma, discrimination and neglect.
(Source: WHO)
Paul leans against a mint prop piece, smiling. Text reads: International Day of Persons with Disabilities, not all disabilities are visible, December 3, 2020”
How You Can Hold Space for this Day
Increase your awareness of disability issues by attending local, national, and international events held in honour of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We’ve gathered a list of the virtual events that we’ll be attending:
“International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2020”
Date: December 3rd, 2020
Time: 2:00 to 3:30 pm CDT
Webinar Highlights:
Greetings from the Manitoba Government
Special guest, human rights lawyer, Yvonne Peters reflects on Manitobans’ contribution to the human rights of persons with disabilities.
Presentation of the winners of the 2020 Manitoba Accessibility Awards (MBAA)
The webinar will be presented in English with ASL Interpretation and captioning. Please indicate whether you require other disability accommodations during registration.
Registration Now Open: Please visit the IDPD 2020 Eventbrite page.
For more information, visit: http://accessibilitymb.ca/idpd.html
Promoting Inclusive Environments through Adapted Physical Activity.
In this session, eight international experts from academia and practice will share best practices, research, and evidence demonstrating how Adapted Physical Activity (APA) helps create inclusive environments, enables the rights of persons with disabilities and contributes to the CRPD.
Date: December 3, 2020
Time: 4:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Registration: Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wnTLS_L2SYixvoIWKJImqQ
Hosted by: International Federation Adapted Physical Activity
International Day of Persons with Disabilities virtual celebration
Date: December 3, 2020
Time: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM CST
The members of New Vision Advocates have partnered with members of the Queenslanders with Disabilities Network and Hot topic members in Queens land Australia and Teegatha Oh Zheh, Whitehorse to plan and host a virtual event in celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Join us on December 3, 2020 to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities! This event will be held virtually on Zoom, showcasing groups and organizations from across Canada and Australia.