Recognizing
the Disabled
Did you know over one
billion people live with some form of a disability? (un.org.). Do you have a
friend or a family member that has a disability? If you do, did you know every
year on December 3rd, people all over the world recognize people
with disabilities?
International Day of
People with Disabilities (IDPwD) was created in 1992 and has been celebrated
for 21 years. 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.” (idpwd.com). The day was originally called
“International Day of Disabled Persons” until the UN General Assembly changed
it to the “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” on December 18,
2007. Each year the United Nations chooses a theme for the International Day of
Persons with Disabilities, and this year it is: Break Barriers and Open Doors:
To Realize an Inclusive Society for All! 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 (usicd.org).
I discovered IDPwD by
clicking on a link on Facebook. Not only
was it a “tear-jerker” for some people, but very inspirational. I recommend
that everyone should watch it. http://jezebel.com/people-with-disabilities-react-to-mannequins-created-in-1475812519
By Cierra Dougherty
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