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Date Posted: 24/11/10 18:06:29
National Disability Awards
The National Disability Awards recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions individuals with disability make to our community, and recognise individuals, groups, organisations and businesses within our community who have improved access, inclusion and opportunities for people with disability. In 2010 there are seven Award categories:
•Minister’s Lifelong Achievement Award – This Award is for people over 25 years of age who have advanced the rights of people with disability.
•Young Disability Challenge Award – This Award is for young people aged 12-25 years who have advanced the rights of people with disability.
•Business Award –
– Large Business focus
– Small Business focus (Privately owned and operated with fewer than 15 employees)
The Business Award will be awarded to businesses who have improved opportunities for people with disability such as greater inclusion, participation or employment.
•Local Government Award – This Award is for local government authorities who have succeeded in implementing substantial changes to improve physical, social, economic and cultural access and inclusion for people with disability and their families.
•Social Inclusion Award –
– School focus
– Community group focus
These Awards are for schools and community groups who have actively built in inclusion and full participation of people with a disability alongside other students of members of community groups.
•Accessible Housing Award – This Award is for property developers, builders and others in the building sector that have developed innovative and accessible private dwellings for people with disability.
•Yooralla Media Award – To recognise and reward media coverage that contributes to public awareness and understanding of disability. Nominations for this Award will be managed by the Yooralla Community Organisation. More information about the Yooralla Media Awards can be found on the Yooralla Media Awards webite.
Nominations for the Awards closed on Friday 23 July 2010. To keep informed on the outcome of the Awards visit International Day of People with Disability website.
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 day unites disability organisations, people with disability, businesses, governments and communities in celebrating the achievements of people with disability and aims to promote an understanding of disability issues, and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well being of people with disability.
To celebrate IDPwD and receive free promotional products visit International Day of People with Disability website and register your event!
International Day of People with Disability website
The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) website provides background information on IDPwD and support resources for planning IDPwD events, as well as frequently asked questions and useful links for people looking for more disability information.
There is also an online state-by-state event calendar that allows people to find out what IDPwD celebrations are happening in their area. Individuals, businesses and groups can register an IDPwD event on the website from July 2010. Free promotional products and posters are available to all registered events to help promote and celebrate IDPwD.
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