International Day Persons with Disabilities

History: International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. ... 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.

Educate: The correct term is "disability"—a person with a disability. Person-first terminology is used because the person is more important than his or her disability. Examples of person-first terminology: " the person who is blind"—not the blind person.

Today: LWOL enforce inclusion and diversity. Educating the community, on the proper terminology to use when advocating or supporting a person with a disability. We are pushing to build back better: towards an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world for and with persons with disabilities.