International Day of People with Disability 2024.
Key points. 3 December is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) The theme for 2024 is ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future’ Ambassadors Cooper Smith and Sara Shams are talented advocates for inclusion and diversity. International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations day marked on 3 December each year. Since 1992 IDPwD has promoted community awareness and understanding of people with disability. The theme for 2024 is ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.’ This recognises the important role that people with disability play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world for everyone. It also emphasises the importance of participation of people with disability in decision making that affects their lives. Key goals. The key goals for IDPwD 2024 are: Promoting the leadership of persons with disability in all areas of life Ensuring the inclusion of persons with disability in all aspects of society Increasing the participation of persons with disability in decision-making processesRaising awareness of the rights of persons with disability Celebrating the achievements of persons with disability. Australian Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, said IDPwD was an opportunity
