International Day of People with Disabilities 2021
What is International Day of People with Disabilities?
International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD) is a United Nations (UN) sanctioned day celebrated annually on 3 December. This important day aims to raise awareness and promote action around the rights of people with disabilities and their full inclusion in society.
CBM Australia encourages people to share the message of inclusion and diversity on IDPD so that collectively we can truly build a world where all people are included and valued as equal members of society. The COVID-19 pandemic has been catastrophic for people with disabilities, having widespread impacts on individuals and communities around the world.
During the pandemic people with disabilities have faced
difficulty accessing vaccines and critical health information
being cut off from vital aides and supports
greater job losses
food insecurity and hunger
How can I help?
Raise awareness
Spread this message as wide as possible to help raise awareness and give a voice to people with disabilities.
Become an advocate
Join our community of change makers. Being part of our community we will keep you up to date with information about our advocacy to government to prioritise people with disabilities and give you the tools to take action.
Join our community of change makers
Case studies
Covid-19 impacts people with disabilities the most in the Pacific and Timor-Leste
Covid-19 pushed 80 million people into extreme poverty
Stevie reflects on Covid-19 vaccine and how it is not accessible for all
CBM Australia is part of a growing coalition including health institutions, NGOs, unions, schools, business and churches joining the call to #EndCOVIDForAll.
