Building a More Disability-Inclusive Accessible and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3rd, is a day for championing the rights of persons with disabilities and to increase awareness of the challenges individuals face globally. There will be many events to celebrate this important day (and week) that we will keep you aware of on our LinkedIn page and we hope you will let us know about any events your organization is planning or that you come across as the day approaches.
 
The World Bank’s Disability-Inclusive Development team is hosting “Building a More Disability-Inclusive Accessible and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World” at 12pm EST on World Bank Live. We are planning to have a range of voices from the disability inclusion space, including: BBC presenter, Ade Adepitan; disability rights activist, Judy Heumann; musical guests, Amadou and Mariam; Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Hon. Cynthia, Mamle Morrison;  UN Under Secretary General, Ana Maria Menéndez; Director General of Norad, Bård Vegar Solhjell; the World Bank’s Global Disability Advisor, Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo; and many more.