International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2015

Theme -  Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) has been commemorated since 1992 to promote awareness and mobilize support for critical issues relating to the inclusion of persons with disabilities. 

Individuals, agencies, organizations, academic institutions and the businesses are encouraged to partner with organizations of persons with disabilities to arrange events and activities to commemorate the Day.

Theme for 2015:

Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities

Sub-themes

• Making cities inclusive and accessible for all
• Improving disability data and statistics
• Including persons with invisible disabilities in society

The estimated one billion people living with disabilities worldwide face many barriers to inclusion in many key aspects of society including transportation, employment, education and political participation. Participating in public life is both a fundamental right and an essential to a just and stable government 

L. Scott Lissner, Ohio State University ADA Coordinator, Office Of Diversity And Inclusion
 Associate, John Glenn School of Public Affairs
 Lecturer, Knowlton School of Architecture, Moritz College of Law & Disability Studies
 Board, Center for Disability Empowerment
 Appointed,  Ohio Governor's Council For People With Disabilities, State HAVA Committee &
 Columbus Advisory Council on Disability Issues 

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