MORLEY’S Emporium has been buzzing with activity since opening a few weeks ago, but this week’s International Day of People with Disability will see the social enterprise come alive in a whole new way.
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Radius Disability Service’s goals of breaking down barriers for local residents with disabilities will ramp up this Thursday to mark the annual celebration.
Radius’ newest social enterprise, Morley’s Emporium, will offer 20 per cent off at the cafe to anyone who shows their Disability Support Pension card throughout the day.
The organisation’s head of transitions, Stephen Wilson, said the day was integral to increasing the independence and social interaction of people with a disability.
He said the organisation aimed to achieve a “society that is based on equal opportunities for all that embraces tolerance and diversity”.
“People are in and part of their community, they have the opportunity and capacity to participate, engage and contribute in a meaningful and valued way,” he said.
“From a practical point of view this means people have the capability and opportunity to learn, work, engage and have a voice.”
As part of the day’s festivities a Radius will also host a stall in Hargreaves Mall alongside other disability support providers.
International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations-sanctioned day held every year on December 3 throughout the world.
It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with a disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions to society.
Each year the United Nations nominates a theme and this year’s is “Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities”.
A variety of governments, organisations and schools around the world will hold events designed to raise awareness and improve understanding around disability.
This year there will be a concerted focus on making cities more inclusive and accessible, improving disability data and statistics, and highlighting the plight of people with “invisible” disabilities.
Go to www.idpwd.com.au for more information.