ARLA/CLUSTER: Dia 3 de Dezembro de 2012, é o Dia Internacional das Pessoas com Deficiência

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

IARU Region 1 report that on December 3, 2012, the World will be
observing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD) was
established in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly to promote
awareness of disability issues and the abilities of people with
disability. It is observed worldwide on 3 December each year.

This year’s theme is: “Removing barriers to create an inclusive and
accessible society for all” IARU Region 1 International Programme for
Handicapped Amateurs (IPHA), recommends that Member Societies observe
the day to promote Amateur Radio among Disabled persons.

Include: Observance of the Day provides opportunities for
participation by IARU Region1 member Societies to focus on issues
related to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in development
as Radio Amateurs.

Organize: Hold forums, discussions and information campaigns in
support of the theme to find innovative ways and means by which
persons with disabilities can become a ham including the arrangements
of special programs and licensing mechanism.

Celebrate: Plan or participate in public events to show the
contributions made diasabled amateurs as agents of change and
development in the communities in which they live.

Take Action: A major focus of the Day is practical action to
mainstream disability in all aspects of development, as well as to
further the participation of persons with disabilities in social life
and development on the basis of equality. Highlight progress and
obstacles in implementing disability-sensitive amateur related
policies, as well as promote public awareness of barriers to the full
inclusion of persons with disabilities in their societies.

In case you are planning any event or media releases for the day,
contact OD5RI - Riri, IARU R1 IPHA coordinator.
http://www.iaru-r1.org/index.php?option=com_qcontacts&view=contact
&id=62:rizkallah-g-azrak-od5ri&catid=56:working-groups-chairmen

IARU Region 1
http://www.iaru-r1.org/