International Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3

The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day 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 persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

The main programme of the observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the UN Headquarters in New York will include the Opening, panel discussions and cultural events. Member States, civil society organizations and the private sector are welcome to organize their own events to celebrate the International Day to raise awareness and promote the rights and perspectives of persons with disabilities around the world.

VAD hosted an IDPD Community Resource Fair on November 30th at the Stanley Milner Library in the downstairs community Rooms. As the first year of this event, VAD was pleased with the participation of the exhibitors.

The list of exhibitors included:
Friends of Medicare
Edmonton Military Family Resource Centre
Self Advocacy Federation
Norquest College
PLAN Edmonton
Primerica Financial Services & E2 Academy
John Humphrey Centre
Gateway & MentorAbility
Autism Independent Living Association
The Steadward Centre
AdaptAbilities Alberta
Prospect Human Services
Elections Canada
ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc.
EmployAbilities
WJS Canada
Red Plaid Developments
Diffabilities Inc
Centre for Autism Services Alberta
Abilities Occupational Therapy Inc.
Preferred Bookkeepers, Association of United
Professional Services of Alberta
Kickstand/YMCA
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta
Brightvoie Care Services Inc
Caregivers Alberta
The Mustard Seed
City of Edmonton Attraction Facilities
Brain Care Centre
Selections Career Support Services
Easter Seals
Indigenous Congress of Alberta Association
Excel Society

VAD wholeheartedly appreciates the support and participation from the exhibitors in the community.