THE eThekwini Municipality has set aside Disability Awareness Month, commemorated from 3 November to 3 December, to promote inclusivity of disabled people.
In a Facebook post, the Municipality shared a photo from the White Cane Rally which promotes inclusivity of blind and visually-impaired people.
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“November is celebrated globally as disability month. The international theme proclaimed by the United Nations for this year is: “Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all,” read the post.
According to the South African government website, the month-long campaign carries weekly sub-themes which are reflected in the Medium Term Strategic Framework (2019-2024) of government.
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These include themes such as: ‘a built environment accessible to all persons with disabilities’ and ‘persons with disabilities as equal players in building inclusive economies’.
There is also a theme structured around empowering children with disabilities.
In South Africa, 3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is also commemorated as National Disability Rights Awareness Day.
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