Byron Shire Council

“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.

• Accessible Events Guide

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.

2009 Events