9/11 News Ite, (12/3/25)

[Arnold Korotkin]

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You Tube: Funeral held for former FDNY deputy chief who died of 9/11-related illness on Thanksgiving

Jim Riches, former FDNY chief and voice for 9/11 families, laid to rest after dying from illness ...

Funeral held for retired FDNY deputy chief who dedicated life to 9/11 survivors and families

Funeral held for former FDNY deputy chief who died from 9/11-related illness - Bronx

PORT AUTHORITY TO HOST SIX LARGE-SCALE SCULPTURES BY NEW YORK ARTIST .

9/11 nonprofit pays mortgage for Jacksonville firefighter's family - The Florida Times-Union

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a day established by the United Nations to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in our society. Each year on December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The day raises awareness of the political, economic, social and cultural aspects disability affects people around the world.

Key goals

• Promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all spheres of society.
• Increase awareness of the challenges they face.
• Encourage full, equal, and effective participation in society.
• Promote an understanding of disability issues.
• Mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. 

Themes

• The annual theme for the IDPD changes, focusing on different aspects of disability inclusion. For example, the 2024 theme was "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future".
• The 2025 theme is "Fostering Disability Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress". This theme focuses on building societies where persons with disabilities are fully included to advance social development and progress for everyone

How to get involved

• Learn about the specific challenges and achievements of people with disabilities.
• Support initiatives that promote accessibility and inclusion.
• Host training sessions at work to foster an inclusive culture.
• Recognize neurodiversity in the workplace.
• Engage with events and activities organized by the United Nations and other organizations. 

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• Focus: 

  The theme highlights the need to create a society that is participatory and progressive for all individuals. 
• Call to action: 

  It serves as an invitation to take action to ensure that progress on social development includes everyone. 
• Significance: 

  This observance builds on previous efforts by reiterating the commitment to a more just, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world for all people.