UPEI recognizes International Day for Persons with Disabilities on December 3
The University of Prince Edward Island will recognize the 2025 International Day for Persons with Disabilities on December 3 by flying the Flag of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in front of Kelley Memorial Building from December 2–4.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities seeks to increase awareness of the experience of persons with disabilities in all areas of society. The annual observance of the day was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3, following the International Year of the Disabled Person in 1981 and the UN Decade of Disabled Persons from 1983–1992.
The Flag of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was created by Eros Recio in 2017 and presented to the United Nations that year. The tricolour flag has three equally sized horizontal stripes of gold, silver, and bronze that are meant to evoke the medals of the Paralympics. UPEI is committed to flying the flag each year on December 3.
This year, the theme of the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are valued at UPEI and are central to its mission and values. The University recognizes that individuals within the campus community are affected by various disabilities—visible or invisible—and it is committed to recognizing, including, and supporting them. Students who have disabilities may access support through Accessibility Services, while faculty and staff members who have disabilities may receive assistance through Human Resources.
The City of Charlottetown is also recognizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, with a flag-raising at City Hall at 9 am, and a Charlottetown for All—Accessibility and Inclusion Expo from 2 to 6 pm at Simmons Sports Centre. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1525830495205744
