QLD DISABILITY ACTION WEEK &
DISABILITY ACTION DAY @ MWSS
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on the 3rd of December each year to recognise the contributions and achievements of the 4.4 million Australians with disability, both visible and invisible. The day also promotes an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
IDPwD is a United Nations (UN) observed day celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. The theme for IDPwD 2023 is United in action to rescue and achieve the sustainable development goals for, with and by persons with disabilities
What is Disability Awareness Week?
The week acknowledges the important and varied contributions people living with a disability make to our state. The week also aims to empower people with disability, raise awareness of disability issues, and improve access and inclusion throughout the wider community. We will be acknowledging the important and varied contributions people living with a disability make to our state. The aim is to: Raise awareness of how people can play a role in creating an all-abilities Queensland.
Tuesday students in Prep to year 2 will be participating in a morning of rotational activities which includes braille, sensory messy play, fine and gross motor activities. Years 3 to 6 will be participating in creating a poster on a wall or the classroom door about “What does inclusion mean to your class". These doors/walls will be judged with a winner announced for each cohort.