Toronto: Mayor David Miller with recipients of 2008 Unsung Heros awards (Photo: City of Toronto)
"The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3rd, aims to promote an understanding of disability issues, the rights of persons with disabilities and gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of their communities. The Day provides an opportunity to mobilize action to achieve the goal of full and equal enjoyment of human rights and participation in society by persons with disabilities, established by the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1982."
From Website: UN Enable- Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities
For more information on the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities visit
UN Enable: Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities
Website: http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=1484
To find out about IDPD events happening across Canada visit the Event section on our homepage
Read recent articles in Abilities magazine:
Independent Living's Impact on the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Canada
www.abilities.ca/organizations/2009/02/20/ilc_forum_issue77/
A Call to Action: It’s
time for Canada to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities
http://www.abilities.ca/social_policy/2009/08/05/call_to_action_cprd/