December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) proclaimed first by the United Nations in 1992. It is a day to promote an understanding of disability issues and raise awareness on the importance of equal access for persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. The theme for 2024 is “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”.
On November 25, 2024, Richmond County Municipal Council proclaimed December 3rd as IDPD in the Municipality of the County of Richmond.
Proclamation
International Day for Persons with Disabilities
December 3, 2024
WHEREAS, December 3 is recognized globally by the United Nations as International Day for Persons with Disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Canada is a signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disability, and two out of five Nova Scotians live with a disability; and
WHEREAS, Nova Scotia has proclaimed the Accessibility Act that recognizes accessibility is a human right and set a goal of an accessible province by 2030; and
WHEREAS, International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes an understanding of disability issues and the importance of equal access for Nova Scotians with disabilities in all aspects of society; and
WHEREAS, through public awareness, community partnerships, and municipal accessibility initiatives this day aims to foster an environment of equal participation of individuals with disabilities within the Municipality of the County of Richmond.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Warden Lois Landry on behalf of Richmond County Municipal Council, do hereby proclaim December 3, 2024, as “International Day for Persons with Disabilities” in the Municipality of the County of Richmond.
Dated at Arichat, Nova Scotia
This November 25, 2024
For More Information
Over 2 in 5 Nova Scotians have a disability. We are removing barriers to inclusion and accessibility all across Nova Scotia. To find out more, visit accessible.novascotia.ca
To find out more about accessibility at the Municipality of the County of Richmond, visit Accessibility - Richmond County, Nova Scotia