{"id":440,"date":"2023-12-06T17:29:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T17:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/2023\/12\/06\/creating-a-world-where-everyone-thrives-on-the-2023-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-idpd\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T17:29:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T17:29:42","slug":"creating-a-world-where-everyone-thrives-on-the-2023-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-idpd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/2023\/12\/06\/creating-a-world-where-everyone-thrives-on-the-2023-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-idpd\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a world where everyone thrives on the 2023 International Day Of Persons With Disabilities #IDPD"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year\u2019s International Day of Persons with Disabilities explores how collaboration is needed to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals<\/a> (SDGs). The theme for the day emphasises that everyone, including those with visible or hidden disabilities, should actively participate in creating an inclusive and sustainable future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on 3 December, is more than just an annual event. It\u2019s a powerful call to recognise the rights and contributions of people with disabilities. The theme for 2023, \u201cUnited in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with, and by persons with disabilities,\u201d highlights the need for action to address global challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what exactly are Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? SDGs, as defined by the United Nations, are a collection of 17 global objectives designed to create a better and more sustainable future for all. Learn more about the <\/span>SDGs and their connection to rehabilitation and inclusion<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Incorporating the perspectives and experiences of persons with disabilities is important in all areas, from policy-making to implementation. Involving everyone ensures that the SDGs are not just inclusive in theory but also in practice. This is essential for achieving goals such as reducing inequalities, ensuring quality education, and promoting sustainable cities and communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The day serves as a reminder that persons with disabilities are integral to society\u2019s progress. There are times when people with disabilities\u2019 contributions are overlooked or dismissed.\u00a0 To build an inclusive and sustainable future, it\u2019s necessary that everyone\u2019s voice is heard and everyone\u2019s needs considered. In the context of rehabilitation for example, this includes advocating for a world where<\/span> physical activity<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> participation in society<\/span><\/a> are accessible to all, and collaborating with people with disabilities in finding solutions for this. Today is a <\/span>call to action for governments, organisations, and individuals to collaborate, ensuring that in the pursuit of global goals, no one, especially persons with disabilities, is left behind.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this is an opportunity to work together for an inclusive environment where the voices and needs of persons with disabilities are heard and acted upon. It\u2019s not just about acknowledging rights; it\u2019s about actively working together to create a world where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and contribute to the future.\u00a0 By understanding and respecting the <\/span>Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities<\/span><\/a>, we can take meaningful steps towards creating a more inclusive world.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This year\u2019s International Day of Persons with Disabilities explores how collaboration is needed to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The theme for the day emphasises that everyone, including those with visible or hidden disabilities, should actively participate…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"_ti_tpc_template_sync":false,"_ti_tpc_template_id":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-440","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-physio"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=440"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=440"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=440"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}