Archive · 3 Dec 2025
International Day of Disabled Persons 2023
Every year on December 3, the world celebrates the International Day of Disabled Persons.
This day was started by the United Nations in 1992 to help people understand the challenges faced by those with disabilities and to support their rights and well-being.
This year's theme is about making societies more inclusive so that people with disabilities can fully participate and lead.
It's important to address issues like poverty, employment, and social protection that can be barriers for them.
The day also highlights the achievements of people with disabilities, like Srikanth Bolla, who is visually impaired but has done amazing things in his career, and the women's blind cricket team that won a big tournament.
Everyone can help by promoting equal opportunities, creating accessible spaces, and supporting organizations that work for the welfare of people with disabilities.
It's a reminder that inclusivity benefits everyone and drives success and innovation.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the day has special significance due to the high number of civilians with disabilities resulting from terrorism over the past 40 years.
The International Day of Disabled Persons is observed annually on December 3 to promote understanding and support for people with disabilities.
This year's theme is 'Fostering disability—Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,' emphasizing the need to address barriers like poverty and employment.
Ashray Akruti, an NGO for the hearing impaired, is highlighted for its work in promoting inclusivity and breaking down barriers.
Notable achievements include Srikanth Bolla's success as a visually impaired entrepreneur and the women's blind cricket team's historic win in the T20 World Cup.
The day encourages society to promote equal opportunities, create accessible infrastructure, and support organizations working for the welfare of persons with disabilities.
- Who
- Persons with disabilities and society at large
- What
- International Day of Disabled Persons 2023
- When
- December 3, annually
- Where
- Globally, with specific events and initiatives
- Why
- To promote understanding, support, and inclusion of persons with disabilities
- Date
- December 3
- Theme
- Fostering disability—Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress
- NGO Mentioned
- Ashray Akruti
- Notable Individuals
- Srikanth Bolla, Women's Blind Cricket Team
- Key Issues
- Poverty, Employment, Social Protection, Accessibility
- Proclamation
- United Nations General Assembly in 1992
- Significance in J&K
- High number of civilians with disabilities due to terrorism
Sources
Know one by their abilities not by their disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance and More Details
J&K L-G urges barrierless society on International Day of PwD
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities 2025: Date, History, Theme And Significance
Disability Inclusion Key to Social Progress in 2025
