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International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a day to recognize and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and rights of people with disabilities!
International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3 is a day to celebrate the contributions, achievements and successes of people living with disabilities around the world. It was first established by the United Nations in 1992 to promote awareness and understanding for persons with disabilities, as well as their rights and interests. This is an important day to recognize that everyone can make a difference regardless of their abilities or limitations!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Year of Disabled Persons</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons, promoting awareness and understanding.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1982-1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Decade of Disabled Persons</div><div class='timeline-text'>To continue the work of 1981, the UN proclaimed 1983-1992 as the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of the Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>United Nations established the annual observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Convention on Disabilities</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UN adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, outlining integral rights and principles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sustainable Development Goals</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UN's Sustainable Development Goals pledged to ensure inclusivity and equality for persons with disabilities by 2030.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Join a Disability Rights Rally</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather with community members, advocates, and organizations to make your voices heard. Attend a rally or protest to show support for the rights of people with disabilities.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host an Accessibility Event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize an event that celebrates disability rights and raises awareness about accessibility issues. Invite speakers to discuss overcoming barriers, celebrate success stories, and brainstorm solutions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Offer your time and skills to organizations that support people with disabilities. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out and learn more about disability rights advocacy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate Yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time on International Day of Persons with Disabilities to learn more about disability rights issues. Read books, watch documentaries, or take classes related to disability studies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support a Cause</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donate money or resources to an organization that promotes the rights of people with disabilities. Your contribution can help make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The International Day of Persons with Disabilities raises awareness of the issues faced by people with disabilities and encourages a more inclusive society. It gives everyone an opportunity to recognize the progress made towards creating a more tolerant and respectful environment for those living with disabilities.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates individual achievements</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The International Day of Persons with Disabilities provides a chance to celebrate the achievements and contributions of individuals across the globe who are living with disabilities. By recognizing their successes, it sends out a positive message that anything is possible no matter what your circumstances may be.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes inclusion and equality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes inclusion, acceptance, and equal opportunities for all. This helps create an environment where differences are seen as strengths, rather than weaknesses. By supporting each other we can ensure everyone has access to education, employment, health care and most importantly respect.</p></div></div>
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on December 3 every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Tuesday.
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