Day of People with Disability
December 3, 2013 in the World

The International Day of People with Disability is observed on December 03, 2013. The day is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The day takes place annually and focuses on a different issue each year.

1981 was proclaimed as the International Year of Disabled Persons by the United Nations General Assembly. The theme of the year was “full participation and equality”. After this, they proclaimed 1983 until 1992 as the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons. Nowadays International Day of People with Disability seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

A disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these. A disability may be present from birth or occur during a person’s lifetime. “Disability” is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations and participations restrictions. An individual may also qualify as disabled if he or she has had an impairment in the past or is seen disabled based on a personal or group standard or norm.

Where is Day of People with Disability ?
Worldwide

United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3, 2013 in the World

United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities takes place on December 03, 2013. International Day of People with Disability is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been celebrated with varying degrees of success around the planet. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. It was originally called “International Day of Disabled Persons”. Each year the day focuses on a different issue.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2013
http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=1607

Where is United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
Worldwide

Roof over Your Head Day
December 3, 2013 in the USA

Many of us take for granted the fact that we have shelter readily available, and that we can choose to spend time indoors under a solid roof to avoid wet or unpleasant weather. Roof Over Your Head Day draws attention to those who are not so fortunate, and reminds us to be appreciative of the little luxuries we enjoy.

There are many homeless people right here in our country. Some people live in a cardboard box on the street…… literally. There are millions of people around the world who live in poverty or disaster areas, and do not have a home to kees them comfortable and safe.

Spend a few minutes appreciating your roof and home today, along with the many thins you have. And, also make a contribution to a homeless shelter, so others can come in out of the rain.

Where is National Roof over Your Head Day?
Nationwide USA

Advocate’s Day
December 3, 2013 in India

Advocate’s Day is observed on December 03, 2013. Advocate’s day is celebrated in India by the lawyer community to mark the birth anniversary of Rajendra Prasad, First President and a very eminent lawyer.

Where is Advocate’s Day?
Nationwide India

Historical Events:

1586 – Sir Thomas Herriot introduces potatoes to England, from Colombia

1621 – Galileo invents telescope

1854 – Eureka Stockade: In what is claimed by many to be the birth of Australian democracy, more than 20 goldminers at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia are killed by state troopers in an uprising over mining licences.

1868 – 1st blacks on US trial jury appointed for Jefferson Davis trial

1910 – Neon lights 1st publically seen (Paris Auto Show)

1922 – 1st successful technicolor movie (Tall of the Sea), shown in NYC

1931 – Alka Seltzer goes on sale

1944 – Britain’s Home Guard (‘Dad’s Army’) is officially stood down at a special farewell parade in Hyde Park, London.

1948 – 1st US woman army officer not in medical corps sworn-in

1953 – Eisenhower criticizes McCarthy for saying communists are in Rep party

1967 – 1st human heart transplant performed (Dr Christian Barnard, South Africa)

1984 – 2,000 die from Union Carbide poison gas emission in Bhopal, India

1989 – Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and US President George Bush, snr, declare the Cold War over.