INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISABLED PERSONS - VOICE OF OUR OWN
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Dec 2, 2009, 1:38:57 PM12/2/09
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International Day of Disabled Persons, 2009 - A Voice of our Own
The International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote an
understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the
dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also
seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the
integration of disabled persons in every aspect of political, social,
economic and cultural life.
The observance of the Day in 2003 will focus on giving a voice to the
human experiences of disabled persons. The voice of persons with
disabilities is seldom heard in the mainstream media. When persons
with disabilities are portrayed, they are either stereotyped or
presented as an inspiration for "overcoming" a disability. Observance
of the Day should therefore be used to offer an opportunity for
persons with disabilities to speak for themselves.
The theme of the Day is based on the goal of full participation and
equality of persons with disabilities in social life and development,
established by the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled
Persons, adopted by the General Assembly in 1982. During the almost
twenty years since the adoption of the World Programme of Action,
initiatives have been taken to realize its goals worldwide.
Completing ten years, the Standard Rules on the Equalization of
Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities represent a strong moral
and political commitment of Governments to take action to attain
equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities. Standard
Rule 1 calls for States to act to raise awareness in society about
persons with disabilities, their rights, their needs, their potential
and their contribution.
Awareness and information about the situation of persons with
disabilities is critical if full participation and equality are to be
achieved.
Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Disabled
Persons
United Nations - Press Release on the International Day of Disabled
Persons
The International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote an
understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the
dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also
seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the
integration of disabled persons in every aspect of political, social,
economic and cultural life.
The observance of the Day in 2003 will focus on giving a voice to the
human experiences of disabled persons. The voice of persons with
disabilities is seldom heard in the mainstream media. When persons
with disabilities are portrayed, they are either stereotyped or
presented as an inspiration for "overcoming" a disability. Observance
of the Day should therefore be used to offer an opportunity for
persons with disabilities to speak for themselves.
The theme of the Day is based on the goal of full participation and
equality of persons with disabilities in social life and development,
established by the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled
Persons, adopted by the General Assembly in 1982. During the almost
twenty years since the adoption of the World Programme of Action,
initiatives have been taken to realize its goals worldwide.
Completing ten years, the Standard Rules on the Equalization of
Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities represent a strong moral
and political commitment of Governments to take action to attain
equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities. Standard
Rule 1 calls for States to act to raise awareness in society about
persons with disabilities, their rights, their needs, their potential
and their contribution.
Awareness and information about the situation of persons with
disabilities is critical if full participation and equality are to be
achieved.
Secretary-General's message on the International Day of Disabled
Persons
United Nations - Press Release on the International Day of Disabled
Persons
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