3rd December
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
UN members celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities annually since 1992. NIKA students encourage schools to join by sharing experiences and hosting workshops to promote disability rights, fostering a happier world for everyone.
Organiser:
NIKA School
Ella Golomizhova
Summary
Since 1992 the UN members have been celebrating the International Day of Persons with disabilities, which means that this issue has been of particular concern. On 3 December, schools are invited to participate in the event which promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of life. The NIKA students are happy to share their experience of volunteering at several centres and homes for children and adults with disabilities, as well as provide participants with workshops on different topics. There are two ways you can join our event. You can use the example of the workshop to carry it out at your school. Moreover, you can watch the examples of the workshops, create your own videos based on this or your previous experience and send them to us. Your active participation is welcome. We strongly believe that sharing experience will help break the limits and make this world a happier place for everyone.
General goals
To promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
To raise awareness of volunteering among students.
Specific Goals
Contribute to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities through a series of workshops and activities where ISA’s member schools can join and share their views and perspectives.
Assist volunteers with issues of social isolation that persons with disabilities undergo nowadays.
Create a webpage at the official ISA website containing the videos of thematic workshops.
Programme
This is the proposed schedule:
EVENT Opening (offline)
Speech From Nika School Director. The importance of inclusion of persons with disabilities with different social and cultural activities (to reach equity, develop societies, sustain good health and well-being, etc.).
Speech From Nika School Students. The overview of their experience in volunteering for centres and homes for children and adults with disabilities.
ISA´s school teachers/pupils are invited to share short videos which are focused on their personal contribution to the issue of inclusion of no more than 5 minutes on any of the topics below.
Sports Workshop
Art Workshop
Theatre Workshop
Science Workshop
4th december - Event Closing (online)
Call for Action Video
From an ISA representative expressing ISA’s gratitude to all participants
Rules
- Schools can share their workshops which can be easily performed by volunteers at centres and homes for persons with disabilities or use the example of the workshop offered by NIKA students to carry it out at their schools.
- Videos can be sent in English or in the language spoken in their country with subtitles in English.
- Videos can be sent until December 1st, 2023.
- Videos will be available at our webpage at the ISA website from December 3rd, 2023.
Topics
We cover such topics as:
Sports
Through sport, persons with disabilities acquire vital social skills, develop independence, and become empowered to act as agents of change. Sport teaches individuals how to communicate effectively as well as the significance of teamwork and cooperation and respect for others. These workshops were designed for persons with disabilities by our volunteers’ and represent our experience of doing simple workouts and physical activities to improve their mental health.
Art
Art is a significant source of expression for persons with disabilities. This integrative and creative therapy has numerous benefits that include building self-esteem, enhancing communication, growing social skills, and more. With art therapy, individuals with disabilities have an outlet to explore their creativity, discover new passions, and boost their self-confidence. These workshops were designed for persons with disabilities by our volunteers’ and represent our experience of doing simple works of art to improve their mental health.
Theatre
It is important for disabled people to have community participation. It serves as a space where they can be fully themselves and connect with one another. It gives them a chance to form beautiful friendships. Hence, they can successfully resolve issues like social isolation and loneliness. Moreover, it gives them a chance to develop important social skills that can help them in many ways in life. Performing arts can also have many significant mental health benefits. It can give a sense of freedom and spaciousness, and learn to feel more comfortable and appreciated. These workshops were designed for persons with disabilities by our volunteers’ and represent our experience of preparing theatrical performances to improve their mental health.
Science
Involving students with different disabilities in STEM learning is of particular importance and usefulness because we should not deprive them of opportunities to engage in STEM fields in the future and acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to face the challenges ahead. These workshops were designed for persons with disabilities by our volunteers’ and represent our experience of including students with disabilities in different scientific projects and interacting with the environment to improve their mental health.
Registration
To participate in the webinar, please fill out the following form:
How to Participate
- Schools should do prior work with a group of students in order to participate effectively.
At least some idea of Human Rights across the world and a little bit of rhetorical/persuasive devices (not essential like the prior research).
- There could be listeners/ inactive guests.
Confirm interest by filling the following form
Information
For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Jorge Parody through the email communication@isaschools.org
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- 3rd December 2023