Overview
The United Nations recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) each year on December 3. This day increases awareness of diverse abilities and promotes inclusion for Albertans with disabilities. Funding is available to help community groups hold IDPD events.
IDPD 2023 events
Afternoon Tea and Talks
Date: November 30, 3 to 5 pm and 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: Red Deer Public Library - 4818 49 St, Red Deer
Organization: Red Deer Public Library
Details: The Red Deer Public Library will be hosting two sessions for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, “Afternoon Tea and Talks” and “Let’s Talk About Service Dogs!” More information at Red Deer Public Library or email Tatiana Tilly
Vegreville Seniors Sunshine Club pancake breakfast
Date: December 1, 10 am to noon
Where: Senior Citizens Sunshine Club – 4630 49 St, Vegreville
Organization: EmployAbilities
Details: Email Derek Christensen for more details.
See, Hear, Know and Include Me In a Meaningful Way – Student led event
Date: December 1, 10 am to 1 pm
Where: Norquest College – 10215 108 Street NW, Edmonton
Organization: Norquest College
Details: Email [email protected] for more details.
IDPD Calgary 2023 – Disability is Diverse: What Would You Like People to Know?
Date: December 1, 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Calgary City Hall Atrium – 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary
Organization: March of Dimes Canada
Details: A resource fair, along with live music, demos and a keynote speaker will be featured at the March of Dimes Canada IDPD Calgary 2023 event. Email [email protected] for details.
Peace Region IDPD Lunch with keynote speaker Brian McPherson
Date: December 1, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Where: Montrose Cultural Centre – 9839 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie
Organization: The City of Grande Prairie
Details: The City of Grande Prairie will be recognizing the people in their community who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to make the Peace Region inclusive and welcoming to people with disabilities. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
The Stage is Yours – Virtual skills showcase
Date: December 1, 3 to 6 pm
Where: Virtual
Organization: Alberta Ability Network
Details: The Alberta Ability Network is hosting the International Day of Persons with Disabilities “The Stage is Yours” Virtual Skills Showcase. For more information, visit AB Ability Network.
Wetaskiwin Seniors Centre pancake breakfast
Date: December 2, 9 am to noon
Where: Wetaskiwin Seniors Centre - 5216 54 St, Wetaskiwin
Organization: Horizons Centre
Details: Email Carrie Bexson for details.
The Gift of Self Care
Date: December 2, 10:30 am to 3 pm
Where: Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network – 2nd Floor Conference Room, 800 5th Ave SW, Calgary
Organization: Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network
Details: Registration is required for this event. For more information, visit Gift of Self-Care - CanadaHelps.
Calgary Chinese ASD Parents event
Date: December 2, 1 to 5 pm
Where: Virtual
Details: This event will take place on Zoom: ttps://zoom.us/j/99367105790?pwd=OEltWk9JWTZaVEpWNTY4NHpKZDVGUT09
Meeting ID: 993 6710 5790, Passcode: 20231202
Inclusion in Motion
Date: December 3, 11 am to 7 pm
Where: Calgary JCC – 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary
Organization: Calgary JCC
Details: Email [email protected] for more details.
Parents Survival Resource & Connection Society IDPD event
Date: December 3, 11 am to 4 pm
Where: Crowsnest Pass Golf Club – 10701 24th Avenue, Blairmore
Organization: Parents Survival Resource & Connection Society
Details: Email [email protected] for more details.
Ignite Change 2023 Global Convention
Date: December 4, 8:30 am to 9:30 pm
Where: Virtual
Organization: Ignite Change
Details: Day 4 of the Ignite Change 2023 Global Convention will focus on Disabilities – Confronting Ableism and Building Disability Justice. For a full itinerary and registration details, visit Ignite Change Convention.
Emerging Artism – Celebrating the Art of the Neurodivergent Community
Date: December 9, 5 to 9 pm
Where: The AAFS Clubhouse on Heritage Hill – Suite 220, 8228 Macleod Trail, Calgary
Organization: Autism Aspergers Friendship Society of Calgary
Details: Email [email protected] for more details.
Spruce Grove IDPD Event
Date: December 3, 1 to 4 pm
Where: Spruce Grove Market Mall - 70 Macleod Avenue, Spruce Grove
Grant Fuhr Arena - 9 Agrena Road, Spruce Grove
Organization: The City of Spruce Grove
Details: The City of Spruce Grove will be hosting multiple IDPD events. For details, email [email protected]
Grants
Contact
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