International Day Of People With Disability
Join us in celebrating by attending a range of events and activities or by accessing the following resources on accessibility and inclusion.
Image: Judy Kuo for Disability Justice Network.
Image description: Black and white graphic featuring the words: “We move together for disability justice”, “Anti-capitalist”, “Interdependent”, “Abolitionist”, and “Anti-fascist”. The words are surrounded by flowers and sit above a crowd of people with diverse disabilities, some with their fists raised.
The International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD), held on 3 December each year, is a valuable opportunity to recognise and celebrate people with disability and/or who are d/Deaf, and the significant contributions they make to arts and culture. Join us in celebrating by attending a range of events and activities or by accessing the following resources on accessibility and inclusion.
Whats On
ArtScreen 2021 - Video art screening by artists with disability, MCA, Sydney, NSW, 2, 4 December 2021, 12:30–2:30pm, free
Official Launch of I AM - the relocatable public art sculpture celebrating City of Greater Geelong community members who have a lived experience with disability, Concourse at The Carousel, Geelong, VIC, 3 December 2021, 4:00pm
“We Are One” Art Exhibition, Manning Regional Art Gallery, Taree, NSW
Resources
Running Accessible Online Events, Accessible Arts
Art and You: a planning guide, Arts Access Victoria
A Language Guide: talking about disability, Arts Access Victoria
Art for Everyone: inclusive practice in arts and mental health, Arts Access Victoria
How to Put On an Accessible Exhibition, Shape Arts UK
Accessibility in the Arts: A Promise and a Practice, Carolyn Lazard, U.S.
The Internet is for Everyone, Freerange Future
Accessible Icons, The Noun Project
