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December 3 is International Day of People with Disabilities

"The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life."

Halifax Public Libraries and Halifax Regional Municipality are proud to share a collection of resources, reading lists, and local events in honour of this day. The theme for 2023 is United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with and by persons with disabilities. You can explore related content below, and learn more about International Day of People with Disabilities and the 2023 theme on the official website.

Events, News, and Resources

Accessibility & Abilities: All Upcoming Library Events

Multiple Dates

Multiple Locations

Free events and workshops focused on increasing accessibility, celebrating all abilities, and providing resources.

Website: International Day of People with Disabilities 2023

United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with and by persons with disabilities. Explore more.

Mayor Mike Savage: IDPWD 2023 Proclamation Reading

Mayor Mike Savage proclaims December 3, 2023 as International Day of People with Disabilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Transcript included.

How To: Find Accessible Content Through the CELA Collection

CELA holds over 450,000 items in accessible formats for all ages. Discover this resource—now updated with info on Dolphin EasyReader!

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Reading and Viewing

International Day of People with Disabilities: YA Fiction

This selection of young adult fiction centres characters with visible and invisible disabilities.

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Movies and TV Shows Featuring People with Disabilities

The films and shows in this list, available for borrowing from the Library on DVD or Blu-Ray, feature characters with disabilities.

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Graphic Novels Featuring People with Disabilities

This list of graphic novels features memoirs by people with disabilities, as well as stories of characters with disabilities.

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Not Your Inspiration

These books discuss disability pride, activism and history, building on the message of the "Not Your Inspiration" TEDTalk by Stella Young.

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Community Accessibility Resources

Building Futures Employment Society

Supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to contribute to their community while realizing their personal goals.

Canadian Mental Health Association Halifax-Dartmouth Branch

CMHA provides adults in the community living with mental illness access to programs that offer vital social support connections.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind

CNIB delivers innovative programs that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and advocacy to tear down barriers.

Canadian Paraplegic Association - Nova Scotia

Providing a range of comprehensive, equitable, and holistic services for persons with SCI and other mobility disabilities, and loved ones.

Videos About Disabilities

1 in 5 Canadians

1 in 5 Canadians are living with a disability. Let's remove the barriers to their potential.

I'm Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much

In this very funny talk, comedian and journalist, Young breaks down society's habit of turning disabled people into "inspiration porn."

Understanding Disabilities

Some people have disabilities that you can see and others have disabilities that you cannot see. Everyone has special talents to share.

Disability: How You See Me

"Society doesn't correlate disability with being attractive... but we CAN be stylish, gorgeous, stunning, and FABULOUS."

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