This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are focusing on the power that sport has to change our world. Para badminton is included in the next Paralympic Games and this is changing our lives.
Established by the United Nations (UN) in 1992, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities recognizes the social, political and economic challenges people with disabilities encounter every single day.
It’s also an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions to their workplaces and society.
This year’s theme is The Future is Accessible.
THE FUTURE IS ACCESSIBLE means that we must all, together, look towards a future where the barriers which stand in people’s way no longer exist. We envisage a future where people can access a building without using stairs; where a person can access a ramp to the beach; or can get a job without fear of discrimination; or can access a mainstream classroom.
Working towards an accessible future is everyone’s responsibility. With us, create a future which demands that people are not excluded because of their health impairments. Call out barriers wherever you see them, and work with us to overcome them.
“International Day of People with Disabilities is a special time to celebrate the achievements and contributions as well as increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.” – Wade Lange.
