International Day of People with Disability and Yarra Plenty Regional Library.
December 3 is International Day of People with Disability.
This is a day that celebrates all people with a disability. It was started by the United Nations in 1992.
Each year there are events in the community that celebrate the achievements, and inform and raise awareness about the issues faced by people with a disability.
This is an opportunity for people to come together.
Yarra Plenty Regional Library is hosting activities to celebrate all people with a disability in our community.
Join us at YPRL for events and activities, including our family fun day at Whittlesea Library.
Events will happen between Saturday 2 December and Saturday 9 December.
Activities include:
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Mural making
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Short Film night
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Adult Sensory activities
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Trivia activities
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And a family fun morning
Explore the events we have running:
Family Fun Day, Saturday 2 December, 10.00am—1.00pm at Whittlesea Library
Enjoy a morning of fun activities to help families connect with each other, local service providers and community organizations. Services attending will include Merri Health, Diamond Valley Special Developmental School and Whittlesea Disability Network. A free sausage sizzle will be provided by the Whittlesea Lions Club. We invite you to join us in making a positive impact on the lives of families with members with disabilities. Together we can raise awareness and empower our community. All welcome. This event is in partnership with Diamond Valley Special Developmental School and City of Whittlesea.
Sensory Playgroup Activity, Monday 4 December, 11.00am—12.00pm at Watsonia Library
Enjoy a range of sensory and engaging activities for kids, including bubbles, slime, playdough and kinetic sand. For children aged from 1 to 4 years.
DisRupted Short Films, Tuesday 5 December, 4.30pm—6.00pm at Thomastown Library
Join us for an afternoon of short films about disability with the DisRupted film program. Learn, connect and celebrate the International Day of People with a Disability.
All Abilities Sensory Activity Sessions, Saturday 9 December, 11.00am—2.00pm at Lalor Library
Join us for sensory activities that stimulate the senses, including puzzles, bubbles, stories and things to smell and feel. For adults and children alike--come along and enjoy the fun!
Come Over to My House - AUSLAN edition by Eliza Hull
A delightful picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are d/Deaf or disabled.
Growing Up Disabled in Australia by Carly Findlay
A rich collection of writing from those negotiating disability in their lives - a group whose voices are not heard often enough
A Kids Book About Disability by Kristine Napper
A clear explanation of what disabilities are and how to navigate conversations about them. Sometimes people act like having a disability means you're from another planet, even though over a billion people in the world have disabilities. So how do you talk about disability?
Demystifying disability : what to know, what to say, and how to be an ally by Emily Ladau
An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place.
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Find out more about International Day of People with Disability here: International Day of People with Disability (idpwd.com.au)