The commemorative event will take place virtually next Wednesday,
December 3 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (EST) at the United Nations
Headquarters in New York, and will bring together Member States,
UN leaders, disability advocates and youth. The event will highlight
"critical areas for enhancing disability inclusion."
Libby writes:
“Please plan to attend and
speak (>2 minutes) or send comments. Formal acknowledgement should be from those adversely affected by electromagnetic signalling. It would be nice to have spokespersons at
the Zoom venue."
Below is more information from the organizers at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division For
Inclusive Social Development, including
the zoom link.
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We are pleased to announce that the commemoration
of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will be held virtually on Wednesday 3 December 2025.
This year’s theme, “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” seeks to build on the momentum generated by the Second World Summit for Social Development, convened in Doha, Qatar in November 2025, by highlighting critical areas for enhancing disability
inclusion to advance progress in the three core themes of social development.
The commemorative event will consist of an Opening segment at 10:00am - 10:30am (EST), followed by an online panel discussion at 10:30am - 11:30am (EST).
The Opening segment will discuss how the framework of the Doha Political Declaration, replete
with practical tools and solutions, may be harnessed to achieve social development for, with and by persons with disabilities.
The subsequent online panel discussion will zero in on key enabling factors that are critical to achieving disability inclusion and to advancing progress in social development. Panellists include representatives from governments, the UN system, the private sector and civil society, who will share their insights, knowledge and expertise in a rich and
engaging discussion. Join us!
