Celebrate International Day of People with a Disability - In Melbourne

[glen]

Celebrate International Day of People with a Disability - In Melbourne



Circus Oz will be running workshops for people of all abilities (12 years old and above) including juggling, hula hoop and theatre games at BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne on Sunday 3 December 2006.



The activities are part of the celebrations of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). The aims of the day are:

* To showcase the ability, contributions and achievements of people with disability

* To promote a positive image of people with disability

* To involve people with disability and the broader community in activities to celebrate and raise awareness of the Day



2006 is the 25th anniversary of International Day of People with Disability.



The activities at Federation Square will run from 2.00pm - 3.30pm, with registration starting at 1.15pm. Auslan interpreters will be available.



Groups of more than five are encouraged to register their interest before Sunday 3 December with the Office for Disability, Department for Victorian Communities, during business hours on 03 9208 3015, local call: 1300 880 043, TTY: 03 9208 3631 or at ofd@dvc.vic.gov.au



For more information please visit the official site: [url="http://www.idpwd.com.au"]http://www.idpwd.com.au[/url]

[marco]

i often feel in awe when i see some of the amazing things that the disabled people can do. often puts me to shame myself! now they are even doing circus work! wow that is amazing stuff. i can't even juggle 2 oranges.



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