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22 November 2017
Blacktown City Council is celebrating the International Day of People With a Disability with a series of free activities across the city from 4-8 December.
International Day of People With a Disability (IDPWD) is an annual United Nations-sanctioned event that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity, rights and wellbeing.
Mayor of Blacktown City Stephen Bali said Blacktown’s IDPWD celebrations were an opportunity for the city to foster an inclusive and welcoming community for all.
“With a population of more than 350,000 people speaking 182 different languages, Blacktown is one of the biggest and most diverse cities in Australia,” Mayor Bali said.
“I am proud to be Mayor of a city that embraces, supports and celebrates people of all cultures, backgrounds and abilities.”
Mayor Bali said celebrations kick off on Monday 4 December with the Access All Areas film festival at Max Webber Library, showcasing seven exceptional films from across the world.
“This international program of award winning short films will screen with a suite of accessible features including audio description, open captions and a kit for sensory screening with a social story,” he said.
“Also at Max Webber Library on Tuesday 5 December, there will be a talent showcase where visitors will be able to see and talk to a number of local disability service providers.”
Mayor Bali said celebrations continue on Wednesday 6 December with a picnic at Blacktown Showground hosted by Disability Services Australia.
There will be fun activities, entertainment and a barbecue for all to enjoy.
Festivities come to a close on Friday 8 December with an open day at Sargents Centre, Blacktown.
“I encourage everyone to explore this fantastic centre, which has been purpose built to help people with a disability and their carers,” Mayor Bali said.
“Visitors can pop into the centre on the day to have a look around and enjoy a free barbecue.”
Events dates and locations:
4 December:
Access All Areas Film Festival: Max Webber Library, Flushcombe Road, Blacktown.
· 10 am to noon – Children’s screening filmfestival10amsession.
· 1 pm to 3 pm – Main screening filmfestival1pmsession.
· 4 pm to 5 pm – Children’s screening filmfestival4pmsession.
· 6 pm to 7.30 pm – Main screening filmfestival6pmsession.
5 December:
Talent Showcase: 10am – 3pm, at Max Webber Library.
6 December
Picnic in the Park: 10am – 2pm, at Blacktown Showground, Richmond Road, Blacktown.
8 December
Open day at Sargents Centre: 10am – 2pm, First Avenue, Blacktown.
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