Tomorrow marks the 21st annual ‘International Day of People with Disabilities’ the United Nations’ and to celebrate we’ve compiled some of the fantastic events that are going on both tomorrow and next week.
Disability North in partnership with Sage Gateshead, is delighted to announce there will be an evening of performances by disabled people and inclusive groups from around the region featuring song, dance, music, drama and film on the evening of the 3rd December 2013.
Compared by Community Music Spark the evening will feature performances and films. To find out more please click here.
Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People are inviting you to an event launching the Manchester Disabled People’s Project and celebrating Disability History Month. It will take place on Monday 9 December, 1.30 – 4.00pm, at the Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, M16 7DW.
The afternoon will include a brief overview of the history of Independent Living, an outline of GMCDP’s work, and a description of the Manchester Disabled People’s Project. Register to attend here.
Disabilities Fife is holding a meeting on Wednesday 11 December from 2 – 4pm at the Carnegie Conference Centre, Dunfermline. There will be speakers on Independent Living and Transport. For more details contact them by clicking here.
Our friends at the English Federation of Disability Sport are hosting a free Disability Tennis Festival at Nottingham Tennis Centre to celebrate International Day for Disabled People and encouraging you to try a version of tennis which suits you. The Tennis Foundation are also offering free Disability Inclusion Training and a session for schools. Register to attend by clicking here.
SUSTAiN are hosting Solihull’s first celebration of the day at the Green Acres Day Centre from 10am. They’ll have Guest Speakers, discussion forums and entertainment throughout the day so be sure to pop along. For more information, call Enable-Solihull on: 0121 788 1544
Haringey Disability First Consortium (HDFC) hosts their annual event at Bruce Castle Museum. They will be joined by Jackson’s Lane theatre group who will be leading workshops to explore theatrical ways to ‘open doors’ and ‘break barriers’.
The Islington Personal Budgets Network are hosting a free event to mark this year’s International Day of Disabled People. They will be using this year’s theme of “Break barriers, open door: for an inclusive society for all”. There will be music, dance, interactive games, information stalls and raffles with lots of prizes. It is taking place at the Assembly Hall, Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, London, N1 2UD. More details can be found at the Islington Council website
Capability Scotland is asking the public to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities by donating unwanted clothes, books, toys and bric-a-brac to their local Capability Scotland shop.
Disability Wales are organising two events in Cardiff Bay to mark the day. There will be presentations on Disability and Tackling Poverty. There will also be a presentation by the Scottish Government and third sector on Equality, Inclusion and Independent Living in Scotland.
This is merely a snapshot of the fantastic events going on across the UK tomorrow. If you’re arranging an event or you’re attending one, why not tell us about it on our Facebook page? Whatever you’re doing, make sure you have a great day!
