Accessible events
Accessible Events – A Guide for Organisers
"Accessible Events - A Guide for Organisers" has been developed by the Meetings and Events Industry of Australia in collaboration with the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC).
This Guide is designed to help those responsible for organizing events to ensure its accessibility for all people in the community. The Guide contains practical information and advice on how to make events accessible for people of all abilities – whether they are presenters, sponsors or participants.
International Day of People with Disability
International Day of People with Disability (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 celebrated worldwide on 3 December each year.
The websites listed below contain information on all events relating to International Day of People with Disability.
- The Disabled Surfers Association of Australia
- International Day of People with Disability
- International Day of People with Disability
NSW Government website - Accesible Arts - International Day of People With a Disability
Byron Shire Access Committee invites the community to celebrate and participate in locally organised events that raise the awareness of disability issues and promote human rights for all people.
Ballina/Lennox Head Wheelchair Sports
Thursday 10 November 2011 (and then weekly)
Lennox Head Cultural and Community Centre
Park Lane, Lennox Head
10.00am to midday
Free sausage sizzle afterwards
Contact: Bill Taylor or Vicki Crethar (Northcott Disability Services) on 02 6620 6600 or email Ballina@northcott.com.au
Festival of Ability
Thursday 1 December
10.00am to 2.00pm
CMCA RV Village
Light Street
Casino
This is a regional event for the Northern Rivers area with the following aim:
To showcase the abilities of our local people with disability and provide a celebration of their achievements. Fun, festive family day with ambassadors, entertainment by people with disability, choirs, music, demonstrations, food and information stands.
Free goodie bags containing exciting giveaways, including vouchers for fantastic prizes and gifts which have been kindly donated by businesses across the region.
The program has performing arts, plant nursery demonstrations and wheelchair sports activities. Fabulous products for sale, such as plants, sandals, soaps, bags and other items which are made by people with disability.
Entry to the event, food and drinks are free. Funding for this event is provided by all local government area Access Committees/Councils, local businesses and Ageing Disability & Home Care (ADHC).
Enquiries
Lee 02 6689 5935 or 0421 055 992