December 3rd

International Day of Persons with DisAbilities

Celebrate ability on December 3rd!

In 1992 the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring that December 3rd each year will be the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  December 3rd is a day to acknowledge and celebrate the ability of people with disabilities and also to increase awareness of disability issues in the community. 

The United Nations’ theme for this year’s observance is: “Making the Millennium Development Goals Inclusive: Empowerment of persons with disabilities and their communities around the world”.  For more information please visit their website at:  http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=1484

You may also visit the following sites for more information about this year’s observance and related resources:

· The City of Toronto, together with community and business partners, will commemorate the day with a celebration at Variety Village on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2009:

http://www.toronto.ca/diversity/intl_day_disabilities.htm

· U of T Scarborough’s Commitment Regarding Persons with Disabilities:
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/advancement/about/commitment.html

· WebSavvy – Inclusive Web Design (Assistive Technology Resource Centre, U of T):
http://websavvy-access.org/resources/index.php

· AccessAbility Services at U of T Scarborough:
www.utsc.utoronto.ca/ability

· University of Toronto Accessibility Website: 
www.accessibility.utoronto.ca

·  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - University of Toronto:  
www.aoda.utoronto.ca