International Day Of People With Disability Quotes and Messages…
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.
Building on many decades of UN’s work in the field of disability, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), adopted in 2006, has further advanced the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda
Today is International Day Of People With Disability, a day to raise awareness and celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disability
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), and on this Day WHO joins other partners around the world to celebrate a day for all.
Almost everyone will be temporarily or permanently impaired at some point in life. Despite this, few countries have adequate mechanisms in place to respond fully to the needs of people with disabilities.
In 2020, the UN’s theme was “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”. WHO supported this theme by underlining the importance of fostering an inclusive culture and responding to the urgent needs of people with disability in all aspects of society, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On December 3 this year, during the annual celebration of people with disabilities, the 2021 theme is ‘Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era.”
This year, we are celebrating the challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with disabilities, in the context of a global pandemic.
Celebrate this day with everyone around you by sharing with them International Day of Persons with Disabilities quotes. Make everyone aware of the challenges of people with disabilities with International Day of Persons with Disabilities wishes.
International Day Of People With Disability Quotes and Messages
“I choose not to place ‘DIS’, in my ability.” ― Robert M. Hensel
“Life is all about balance. Since I have only one leg, I understand that well.” Sandy Fussell, Shaolin Tiger
“Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.” Bethany Hamilton
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” -Francis of Assisi
Wishing a very Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities to you. Let us stand for those who cannot stand for themselves.
Join us today on International Day of People with Disability in celebrating all people with disabilities and their achievements and contributions
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” –Christopher Reeve
“For me, disability is a way of getting some extremity, some kind of very difficult situation, that throws an interesting light on people.” –Mark Haddon
Warm wishes on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Let us be more responsible and aware of people with disabilities.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
One disability does not have the power to make a person weak. They deserve to be respected and loved. Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
“Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.” -Martina Navratilova
The occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities reminds us all that together we can make this world a better place for people with disabilities.
Let us not consider them less just because they have some kind of disability. Warm greetings on International Day of Persons with Disabilities to you.
“I’m officially disabled, but I’m truly enabled because of my lack of limbs. My unique challenges have opened up unique opportunities to reach so many in need.” Nick Vujicic
Let us celebrate the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we must come together and work for the betterment of the people with disabilities.
God has made them different and we must accept this fact and respect them for that. Warm wishes on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
“….What I learned was that these athletes were not disabled, they were super–abled. The Olympics is where heroes are made. The Paralympics is where heroes come.” ― Joey Reiman
“I have had this desire my whole life to prove people wrong, to show them I could do things they didn’t think I could do.” David A. Paterson
On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we must wake up to the fact that we all are equal and we all deserve equal opportunities.
There are still so many people with disabilities that are still waiting to be respected and accepted. Warm wishes on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
All of us are equal and therefore, we all must be treated equal. Let us treat people with disabilities at par with the rest of the population. Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
“I was slightly brain damaged at birth, and I want people like me to see that they shouldn’t let a disability get in the way. I want to raise awareness – I want to turn my disability into ability.” Susan Boyle
“My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit as well as physically.” -Stephen Hawking
“When you hear the word ‘disabled,’ people immediately think about people who can’t walk or talk or do everything that people take for granted. Now, I take nothing for granted. But I find the real disability is people who can’t find joy in life and are bitter.” –Teri Garr
“I do not have a disability, I have a gift! Others may see it as a disability, but I see it as a challenge. This challenge is a gift because I have to become stronger to get around it, and smarter to figure out how to use it; others should be so lucky.” ― Shane E. Bryan
“Some would look at Emily’s life and think that a child born with Down’s syndrome has little hope for a meaningful life. Throw in the diagnosis of leukemia and that little hope turns into no hope whatsoever. I disagree. Emily’s life, with all its imperfections, had great meaning. Because of how many people she touched, I realize that we are far more than what we can accomplish. We are the very thumbprints of God.” ― Matt Patterson
