Disability History Month is an annual event celebrated from the 18th November to the 20th December each year that looks at creating a platform to focus on disabled people’s struggle for equality and human rights.
It is important to recognise that disabled people have multiple identities, are sometimes members of other groups subjected to discriminatory practice, and that disability is diverse in nature in terms of the range and types of impairment that affect people e.g. Neuro-diverse, mental health issues, learning difficulty, physical, invisible and sensory impairments.
Through Disability History month, we aim to:
Do you have someone in your life who inspires you and has a disability?
From the everyday experiences to the truly exceptional, we want to hear it!
This year, we will be shining a spotlight on your inspirational friends and loved ones. Get in touch via our socials or email us directly with their name, a photo and why they inspire you, and we'll feature them here and on our social channels!*
*We will not publish any content without the expressed permission of the nominee. You can either provide written evidence of your nominee's permission, or provide us with their contact details and we will contact them directly to ensure we have permission before publishing.
Check out our social media campaign for regular updates throughout Disability History Month!