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What needs to change... and why?1 billion people are estimated to be living with some form of chronic disability. Unfortunately, this number is rising, due to the global increase of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and mental health disorders. These health conditions all eff ect the prevalence and the nature of disability. Therefore, the removal of barriers for people with disabilities is even more important as these specifi c barriers (including lack of provision of services, inaccessibility to infrastructure, negative attitudes and lack of involvement) contribute to the disadvantages experienced by people with disabilities. Everyday, not just December 3rd, should be a day that people support and empower those with disabilities and work on removing all barriers necessary.
What is IDPWD for?
• Refl ection to look at our own past actions and identify our future goals.
• Celebration to recognise and value the diversity of our global community and to cherish the role we play, regardless of our ability.
• Learning to understand and learn from the experiences of people with living with a disability.
• Optimism to look towards the future and the creation of a world where a person is not characterised by their disabilities, but their abilities.
• Action where all people not only show their support for International Day of People with Disabilities, but commit to a future that includes equal human rights.
EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND ENSURING
INCLUSIVENESS AND EQUALITY
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
HEALTH TIPSDECEMBER 2019
International Day for People with Disabilities (IDPWD)
03 December 2019
Approximately 1 billion people worldwide live with a disability – that is roughly 15% of our global population.
On the 3rd of December each year, International Day of People with Disabilities is celebrated as a
day to recognise the achievements of people living with disabilities across the world. It is also a day to promote awareness of the challenges people with
disabilities face and the role that communities can play in accelerating the suppression of barriers such as
citizenship, participation, equity and social inclusion.
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