The festival of Ability Far North Coast 2011 was a brilliant day supported and attended by ON-Q staff and clients. The event celebrates the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) which occurs on December 3rd every year recognising the achievements and contributions of people with disability across the globe.
IDPwD brings together people with disability and the general community and aims to:
• showcase the skills, abilities, contributions and achievements of people with disability
• promote a positive image of people with disability
• involve people with disability & the broader community in activities to celebrate & raise awareness of IDPwD.
The Festival of Ability Far North Coast is now in its 3rd year and brings the Northern Rivers’ community together to celebrate IDPwD locally. This year over 500 people living with disability came together to mark this important day in the calendar at the Casino RV Village, Casino on Thursday December 1st. Despite the inclement weather the day was a great success and full of fun and games. There were lots of live musical performances, arts, crafts, a photographic competition and a community services expo.
Ambassador of the day was Jacqueline Freney - Swimming Paralympic Medalist from the 2008 Paralympic games. Jacqueline provided an inspirational talk to all those attended, cut the event cake, and awarded the prizes for the Photographic competition.
We hope to see you there next year!
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