International Day of Disabled People 2024: Amplifying Leadership for an Inclusive Future
Wales Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Amplifying Leadership for an Inclusive Future
Cardiff, Wales – Today, Wales joins the global community in celebrating international day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated to recognizing the achievements and leadership of disabled individuals worldwide.This year’s theme, “Amplifying the leadership of disabled people for an inclusive and enduring future,” highlights the crucial role disabled people play in shaping a better society for all.
“Disability inclusion is not just about social justice; it enriches our entire society,” said [Name], co-chair of the disability Rights Taskforce. “As co-chair, I’ve witnessed firsthand how disabled people are not just participants, but leaders driving meaningful change.”
The Taskforce, co-chaired with Professor Debbie Foster, has prioritized placing those with lived experience at the forefront of policy making. This collaborative approach will culminate in the launch of a thorough disability Action Plan in early Spring 2025.
A Roadmap for Change
The plan, co-produced with disabled people, will address key areas impacting their lives, including:
Embedding and Understanding the Social Model of Disability
access to Services (including Communications and Technology)
Independent Living: Social Care
Employment and Income
Travel
Independent Living: Health
Children and Young people
Affordable and Accessible Housing
Access to Justice
wellbeing
Recognizing British Sign Language (BSL) as a linguistic right, the plan commits to breaking down dialog barriers. On November 21st, [Name] issued a written statement outlining progress on BSL policy progress.Transforming Approaches
To further demonstrate commitment,Disability Wales will deliver specialized training on the social model of disability to Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers.This cross-Government initiative aims to challenge stereotypes, remove barriers, and ensure full participation for all.
Empowering Political participation
The welsh Government is also taking steps to ensure greater depiction of disabled people in politics.The Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act mandates the publication of guidance to support political parties in developing Diversity and Inclusion Strategies for Welsh elections. This guidance, launched for consultation on November 12th, aims to make democracy in Wales more representative and diverse.
“As we mark this day, our message is clear: wales is committed to creating a society that truly values and empowers every individual, nonetheless of impairments,” [Name] concluded. “Thank you to everyone involved in this work for your continued support.”
Wales Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Amplifying leadership for an Inclusive Future
Cardiff, Wales – Today, Wales joins the global community in celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated to recognizing the achievements and leadership of disabled individuals worldwide. This year’s theme, “Amplifying the leadership of disabled people for an inclusive and enduring future,” highlights the crucial role disabled people play in shaping a better society for all.
“Disability inclusion is not just about social justice; it enriches our entire society,” said [Name], co-chair of the Disability Rights Taskforce. “As co-chair, I’ve witnessed firsthand how disabled people are not just participants, but leaders driving meaningful change.”
The Taskforce, co-chaired with Professor Debbie Foster, has prioritized placing those with lived experience at the forefront of policy making. This collaborative approach will culminate in the launch of a thorough disability Action Plan in early spring 2025.
A Roadmap for Change
The plan,co-produced with disabled people,will address key areas impacting their lives,including:
Embedding and Understanding the Social Model of Disability
Access to Services (including communications and technology)
Self-reliant living: Social Care
Employment and income
Travel
Independent Living: Health
Children and Young People
Affordable and Accessible Housing
Access to justice
Wellbeing
Recognizing British Sign Language (BSL) as a linguistic right,the plan commits to breaking down dialog barriers. On November 21st, [Name] issued a written statement outlining progress on BSL policy progress.
transforming approaches
To further demonstrate commitment, Disability Wales will deliver specialized training on the social model of disability to Cabinet Secretaries and ministers. This cross-Government initiative aims to challenge stereotypes, remove barriers, and ensure full participation for all.
Empowering Political Participation
The Welsh Government is also taking steps to ensure greater depiction of disabled people in politics. The Elections and Elected bodies (Wales) Act mandates the publication of guidance to support political parties in developing Diversity and Inclusion Strategies for Welsh elections. This guidance, launched for consultation on November 12th, aims to make democracy in Wales more representative and diverse.
“As we mark this day, our message is clear: Wales is committed to creating a society that truly values and empowers every individual, nonetheless of impairments,” [Name] concluded. ”Thank you to everyone involved in this work for your continued support.”