With the sponsorship of PADEM (Programmes d”Aide et de Dйveloppement destinйs aux Enfants du Monde), an NGO approved by the Government of Luxembourg, the Association for Parents with Disabled Children (APDC) and Social Work students of Ider University have organised a fun day of activities for children with various disabilities and their families. The 30 children chosen to participate in this event have different disabilities, from intellectual disabilities to physical disabilities and are aged between 6 and 16 years.
Today at 11:00 am the participants gathered at the Zanabazar museum to have a free tour of the gallery after which all 30 families and children were treated to a free show at the Children”s Theatre. The children all received a gift bag containing nutritious snacks and art materials chosen by the students of Ider University.
PADEM is an NGO that aims to improve the quality of life of vulnerable populations, especially children in developing countries through sustainable actions based foremost on partnerships with local civil society actors. PADEM seeks to fulfil the fundamental rights of the beneficiaries under the most strict respect for their culture.
About International Day of People with Disabilities:
To facilitate integration and access to economic, social and disability policy, an International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations, the 3rd of December. The day represents having respect for the individual and inclusion in the community and society and giving people with disabilities the right to choose, and have fun just like everyone. The Day is also the perfect opportunity to reaffirm some basic principles, too often forgotten: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
Events organized on this day invited us to change the way we look at people with disabilities:
Yes, people with disabilities are part of civil society.
Yes, people with disabilities are full citizens.
Yes, disabled people can claim their place in society.
The public is encouraged to recognize disabled people as one of their own.
A disabled person is a person before they are disabled. A disabled person is an integral part of society.
