International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and well-being.
A major focus of the Day is practical and concrete action to include disability in all aspects of development, as well as to further the participation of persons with disabilities in social life and development on the basis of equality.
By 3 December 2013, the UN will have the outcome document of the high-level meeting on disability and development (HLMDD) which was held at the end of 2011.
This document will provide a blueprint for action and ideal platform to launch global efforts to help realise the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society and shape the future of development for all.
This year the this special day turns 21 and Vision Australia is getting involved in a number of ways.
A major focus of the Day is practical and concrete action to include disability in all aspects of development, as well as to further the participation of persons with disabilities in social life and development on the basis of equality.
By 3 December 2013, the UN will have the outcome document of the high-level meeting on disability and development (HLMDD) which was held at the end of 2011.
This document will provide a blueprint for action and ideal platform to launch global efforts to help realise the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society and shape the future of development for all.
This year the this special day turns 21 and Vision Australia is getting involved in a number of ways.
How is Vision Australia celebrating?
Vision Austalia's National Manager Digital Access, Neil King is presenting at a Commonwealth Bank accessibility forum in Sydney on Tuesday 3 December.Also on Tuesday 3 December, Vision Australia staff from Melbourne will be hosting a stand at the Disability Recreation & Sport Festival in Federation Square.
Vision Australia's Wollongong team, in partnership with Shellharbour City Council and the Wollongong Art Gallery are holding an audio described tour of the Wollongong Art Gallery. The tour will be held on Thursday 12 December at 10.30am.
Vision Australia's Library Service conducted an interview with Emeritus Professor Ron McCallum, Vision Australia Deputy Chair and IDPwD Patron on their 'Hear This' program on Vision Australia Radio.
The library has also announced a special sale of new generation Victor Reader Stream for people signing up to become online only members using Vision Australia's i-access online service. For more information, contact Ramona Mandy at Humanware on (03) 9686-2601 or email [email protected].
From Monday 25 November to Friday 6 December Vision Australia's Geelong team are holding an exibition called Made to be Held (tactile sculptures)and Up Close (Artwork of people with low vision) in recognition of IDPwD. And, on Saturday 7th of December, Vision Australia in partnership with Stonnington City Council, Blind Cricket Association Victoria and SWISH Victoria are hosting a come and try day at the Kooyong sports oval and cricket pavilion.
Please email [email protected] if you hear of any other events that Vision Australia staff or clients are involved with and don't forget to visit this page next week to find out how they went.