An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us (1). Today, Tuesday 3rd December, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The day is about promoting the rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities around the world and raising awareness of issues affecting persons with disabilities.
This year, the theme is ‘ Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future’. When more people with disabilities actively shape our world, we can build an inclusive future where everyone can participate and be represented.
Get involved
- Find out more about the day on the United Nations website at https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities
- Show your support for International Day of Persons with Disabilities by sharing the hashtag #IDPD2024 on your social media
Our work locally
SEND Sensation is a collaborative partnership that brings together organisations across Mid and North Essex. Together, we offer Short Breaks community clubs and activities.
SEND Sensation provides venue-based clubs and community-based activities with specialist staff and facilities to support children and young people with learning disabilities and autism, physical and sensory impairments, and special educational needs and disabilities.
1. Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities