“Making the MDGs Inclusive:
Empowerment of persons with disabilities
and their communities around the world”

The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, aims to promote an understanding of disability issues, the rights of persons with disabilities and gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of their communities. The Day provides an opportunity to mobilize action to achieve the goal of full and equal enjoyment of human rights and participation in society by persons with disabilities, established by the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1982. For more information visit the web site  www.un.org/disabilities

Toronto is joining the celebrations by honouring unsung heroes in the disability community. Poets and artists will display their work on a variety of topics including growing up with a disability, care giving, effects of mental illness, poverty and disability and achievements and triumphs. For more information about the Toronto International Day of People with Disabilities, see http://www.toronto.ca/diversity/intl_day_disabilities.htm.