Did you know the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported in 2018 that 4.4 million Australians live with a disability?
Or that, in 2020-21, the Australian Human Rights Commission received nearly 2,000 complaints relating to the Disability Discrimination Act, with this number steadily increasing over the last 5 years?
The United Nations ‘International Day of People with a Disability’ has been running annually on the 3rd of December since 1992. It celebrates people living with disabilities and raises awareness of disability issues, promoting the dignity, rights and well-being of people with disabilities. It also brings together the community to reaffirm a commitment to providing inclusive practices and breaking down barriers.
Next year, the library is offering a human library event in conjunction with the International Day of People with a Disability. This involves four people with disabilities acting as interactive ‘books’ and sharing their experiences, with the event participants, of how social, competitive and international sport has facilitated, for them, positive change and a more inclusive society. They will challenge participants’ views and provide different perspectives and insights.
Meet the Books
(Images from Creative Commons)
Rahul
Sidney
Daniela
Elizabeth
When?
Tuesday 3rd of December 2024
Session times:
10:00am – 12:00pm
1:00pm – 3:00pm
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location?
Main Branch of the Azure Beach Public Library
44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach, New South Wales
Booking information
Please RSVP by Tuesday 25th of November 2024
Tickets are free of charge and all welcome!
More Information:
To learn more about the human library visit Human Library Organisation’s website!
For information visit International Day of People with Disability
Contact Details:
If you have any questions or enquires about the event please contact me via;
Email: sarah.azurebeachpubliclibrary@gmail.com
By Sarah Clifton-Bligh
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