International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year. IDPwD is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

According to the WHO World Report on Disability, 15 per cent of the world’s population, or more than 1 billion people, are living with disability.

The 2020 theme ‘Not all Disabilities are Visible’ focuses on spreading awareness and understanding of disabilities that are not immediately apparent, such as mental illness, chronic pain or fatigue, sight or hearing impairments, diabetes, brain injuries, neurological disorders, learning differences and cognitive dysfunctions, among others.

Get involved this December by:

• Donating to the organisation
• Raising awareness on social media
• Educating friends and family

For more information, visit: https://www.idpwd.com.au/ or https://idpwd.org/