03/12/2025
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Choosing Inclusion, Dignity, and Possibility.
Today, we join the rest of the world in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). It’s a day that reminds us of something simple but important: everyone deserves the chance to live, grow, and succeed without unnecessary barriers.
At LMIDC, we deeply value the strength, creativity, and unique perspectives within the disability community. And we also recognize our shared responsibility to make our world kinder, more accessible, and more understanding.
This year’s theme encourages us to go beyond just talking about inclusion- to actually practice it. That means creating spaces, systems, and relationships that allow people of all abilities to be fully seen, fully heard, and fully supported.
So today, we commit to:
🔹 Designing with accessibility in mind
🔹 Challenging stereotypes wherever we see them
🔹 Supporting the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of all people
🔹 Advocating for equal opportunities and rights
🔹 Celebrating the contributions and achievements of persons with disabilities
Every intentional act of inclusion- no matter how small- helps build a world where everyone has room to thrive.
At LMIDC, we believe in possibility, equity, and shared humanity- today and always.
Let’s keep moving toward a future where no one is left out, and everyone is empowered.