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October 30, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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Northern Beaches Libraries is celebrating International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) with a range of free events that bring people together through art, stories and shared experiences.
20 October 2026
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Community, creativity and connection at your local library
Northern Beaches Libraries is celebrating International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) with a range of free events that bring people together through art, stories and shared experiences.
www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
October 20, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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Selected artists receive £450 in fees, plus reasonable travel and agreed access costs.
Event: Thursday 3 December 2026, Ulster Museum, Belfast.
Full application details available from University of Atypical’s website. buff.ly/QVqUFE4
IDPWD Open Call – University of Atypical
Theme: Accessibility in FashionEvent Title: “Fashion, Identity & Inclusion: Celebrating Disabled Creativity”
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October 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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University of Atypical, in partnership with the Department for Communities, invites d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists based in Northern Ireland to apply for an International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2026 opportunity in Belfast.
October 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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University of Atypical, in partnership with the Department for Communities, invites d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists based in Northern Ireland to apply for an International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) 2026 opportunity in Belfast.
October 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Selected artists receive £450 in fees, plus reasonable travel and agreed access costs.
Event: Thursday 3 December 2026, Ulster Museum, Belfast.
Full application details available from University of Atypical’s website. buff.ly/QVqUFE4
IDPWD Open Call – University of Atypical
Theme: Accessibility in FashionEvent Title: “Fashion, Identity & Inclusion: Celebrating Disabled Creativity”
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October 13, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Selected artists receive £450 in fees, plus reasonable travel and agreed access costs.
Event: 3 December 2026, Ulster Museum, Belfast.
Full application details available from University of Atypical’s website. buff.ly/0dmf16T
IDPWD Open Call – University of Atypical
Theme: Accessibility in FashionEvent Title: “Fashion, Identity & Inclusion: Celebrating Disabled Creativity”
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October 9, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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University of Atypical, in partnership with the Department for Communities, invites d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists based in Northern Ireland to apply for an IDPWD 2026 opportunity in Belfast.
October 9, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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October 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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✨ OCTOBER 2026 STUDIO | ART | NEWS✨

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work launched | ART
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#IDUD #IDPwD #Invented2027 #disability #ArtUpdate #StudioUpdate
October 2, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Only 1 week left to submit your application for the open call: Accessibility in Fashion
University of Atypical, in partnership with the Department for Communities, invites d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists based in Northern Ireland to apply for an IDPWD 2026 opportunity in Belfast.
October 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
universityofatypical.org
Selected artists receive £450 in fees, plus reasonable travel and agreed access costs.

Event: 3 December 2026, Ulster Museum, Belfast.
Submission Deadline: 4:00 pm, Thursday 8 October 2026.

Full application details available from University of Atypical’s website. buff.ly/0dmf16T
IDPWD Open Call – University of Atypical
Theme: Accessibility in FashionEvent Title: “Fashion, Identity & Inclusion: Celebrating Disabled Creativity”
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October 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
universityofatypical.org
Selected artists receive £450 in fees, plus reasonable travel and agreed access costs.

Event: 3 December 2026, Ulster Museum, Belfast.
Submission Deadline: 4:00 pm, Thursday 8 October 2026.

Full application details available from University of Atypical’s website. buff.ly/5JV7Gl7
IDPWD Open Call – University of Atypical
Theme: Accessibility in FashionEvent Title: “Fashion, Identity & Inclusion: Celebrating Disabled Creativity”
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September 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Only 2 weeks left to submit your application for the open call: Accessibility in Fashion
University of Atypical, in partnership with the Department for Communities, invites d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists based in Northern Ireland to apply for an IDPWD 2026 opportunity in Belfast.
Image of a promotional graphic. On a linen textured background, on the top left of the image is a graphic black and white, textured image of an adaptive clothing zipper, partially unzipped. The ring pull of the zipper creates the “O” in the words “Open Call”, which features in the centre of the graphic, in large, thin, black lettering. To the right of this, are the words “Accessibility in Fashion”, in smaller, black lettering. Underneath this, are the words “2 weeks left”, in large black text which is right aligned. The logos for the Department of Communities and University of Atypical are featured at the bottom of the image. On a white, linen textured background, the words "International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 3 December 2026, Ulster Museum, Belfast” feature in the upper, middle section of the image, in thin, black, sans serif font. Under this is “8 October” in large, in thin, black, sans serif font, with the words “Submission Deadline” in smaller thin, black, sans serif font beneath this. On a white, linen textured background, the words "Northern Ireland Residents, 15 Minute Presentation, £300 Commission Fee, £150 Participation Fee, Travel and Access Fees” feature in the upper, middle section of the image, in thin, black, sans serif font. Under this is “3 Artists” in large, in thin, black, sans serif font, with the words "d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent” in smaller thin, black, sans serif font beneath this.
September 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🗓️ It’s a wrap for The Transitions Collection.
I’ve enjoyed your messages and comments where it’s touched on your lives and experiences.❤️

🚂 Next stop - working on ‘Enough’ #IDPWD and the chaos of the ‘One Society, Many Voices’ Forum | March 2027.

📍More on that shortly.
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September 21, 2026 at 5:04 AM
universityofatypical.org
Selected artists receive £450 in fees, plus reasonable travel and agreed access costs.

Event: 3 December 2026, Ulster Museum, Belfast.
Submission Deadline: 4:00 pm, Thursday 8 October 2026.

Full application details available from University of Atypical’s website. buff.ly/e27WDcp
IDPWD Open Call – University of Atypical
Theme: Accessibility in FashionEvent Title: “Fashion, Identity & Inclusion: Celebrating Disabled Creativity”
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September 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Reminder! 3 weeks left to submit your application for the open call Accessibility in Fashion. University of Atypical, in partnership with the Department for Communities, invites d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists based in Northern Ireland to apply for an IDPWD 2026 opportunity in Belfast
Image of a promotional graphic. On a linen textured background, on the top left of the image is a graphic black and white, textured image of an adaptive clothing zipper, partially unzipped. The ring pull of the zipper creates the “O” in the words “Open Call”, which features in the centre of the graphic, in large, thin, black lettering. To the right of this, are the words “Accessibility in Fashion”, in smaller, black lettering. Underneath this, are the words “3 weeks left”, in large black text which is right aligned. The logos for the Department of Communities and University of Atypical are featured at the bottom of the image. On a white, linen textured background, the words "International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 3 December 2026, Ulster Museum, Belfast” feature in the upper, middle section of the image, in thin, black, sans serif font. Under this is “8 October” in large, in thin, black, sans serif font, with the words “Submission Deadline” in smaller thin, black, sans serif font beneath this. On a white, linen textured background, the words "Northern Ireland Residents, 15 Minute Presentation, £300 Commission Fee, £150 Participation Fee, Travel and Access Fees” feature in the upper, middle section of the image, in thin, black, sans serif font. Under this is “3 Artists” in large, in thin, black, sans serif font, with the words "d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent” in smaller thin, black, sans serif font beneath this.
September 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM
universityofatypical.org
Selected artists receive £450 in fees, plus reasonable travel and agreed access costs.

Event: 3 December 2026, Ulster Museum, Belfast.
Submission Deadline: 4:00 pm on Thursday 8 October 2026.

Full application details: universityofatypical.org/idpwd-open-c...
IDPWD Open Call – University of Atypical
Theme: Accessibility in FashionEvent Title: “Fashion, Identity & Inclusion: Celebrating Disabled Creativity”
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September 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
universityofatypical.org
Open Call: Accessibility in Fashion
University of Atypical, in partnership with the Department for Communities, invites d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists based in Northern Ireland to apply for an IDPWD 2026 opportunity in Belfast.
On a light, white, linen textured background, on the top left of the image is a graphic black and white, textured image of an adaptive clothing zipper, which is slightly unzipped from the top of the image down. The ring pull aid of the zipper creates the “O” in the words “Open Call”, which feature in the centre of the graphic, in large, thin, black lettering. To the right of this, are the words “Accessibility in Fashion”, in smaller, black lettering. The logos for the Department of Communities and University of Atypical are featured at the bottom of the image. On a white, linen textured background, the words "International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 3 December 2026, Ulster Museum, Belfast” feature in the upper, middle section of the image, in thin, black, sans serif font. Under this is “8 October” in large, in thin, black, sans serif font, with the words “Submission Deadline” in smaller thin, black, sans serif font beneath this. On a white, linen textured background, the words "Northern Ireland Residents, 15 Minute Presentation, £300 Commission Fee, £150 Participation Fee, Travel and Access Fees” feature in the upper, middle section of the image, in thin, black, sans serif font. Under this is “3 Artists” in large, in thin, black, sans serif font, with the words "d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent” in smaller thin, black, sans serif font beneath this.
September 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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👨‍🎨Working on the ‘Side Effects’ collection for IDUD 1 Nov 2026. Working on the ‘Enough’ collection for IDPwD 3 Dec. Also preparing for the #Invented2027 Forum in March 2027, a world-building art project exploring the imagined Nikolopoulos International Society for Professional Art Practice. 📰🎨
Yellow post-it note: Working on the ‘Side Effects’ collection aiming to be ready for IDUD 1 November 2026. Working on the ‘Enough’ collection for IDPwD 3 December. Also preparing for the #Invented2027 Forum in March 2027 – a world-building art project exploring the imagined Nikolopoulos International Society for Professional Art Practice.
August 22, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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🌍 In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we released a new blog: “What Is Accessibility (Really)?”

It breaks down what accessibility means in work and digital spaces, and why it matters for inclusion. 🔗 Learn more and read the full article: buff.ly/3Oi4urP

#IDPWD
Disability and Work Topics 101: What Is Accessibility (Really)? | Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
Discover how accessibility and universal design create inclusive workplaces for everyone and how CCRW is leading change through research, partnerships, and practical tools to improve accessibility in…
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December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Today we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Persons with disabilities still face barriers, yet their leadership and innovation drive progress. We honour that leadership today and keep working for full inclusion tomorrow.

#IDPWD #IDPWD2025 #AccessibleCanada
A smiling woman with glasses sits at her home office desk, holding a small fluffy dog on her lap. Two computer monitors and a bulletin board filled with notes and photos are behind her. The CCRW logo appears at the top, and the text reads: “International Day of Persons with Disabilities.”
December 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Luisa L'Audace ist behindert und kämpft gegen Ableismus. Mit Timm Giesbers spricht sie über die Vorurteile, mit denen sie täglich konfrontiert wird. Außerdem geht es um Anna Lehnkering, die mit 24 Jahren von den Nazis ermordet wurde, weil sie behindert war. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DjG... #IDPwD
Ableismus: Leben mit Behinderung – Interview mit Luisa L’Audace I Keine Geschichte
YouTube video by Arolsen Archives
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December 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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We're marking #IDPWD by sharing this blog by Dr. Shevonne Matheiken.

She examines the perception of ADHD, how we can foster inclusive workplaces, and strategies for combating discrimination.

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
Superpower, disability or disorder?
ADHD may manifest as a superpower for some, a disability for others and a disorder for many - so what is the best roadmap towards equity and inclusion in the workplace?
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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As a recently disabled person, I’ve encountered countless accessibility barriers, sometimes it feels like the world was designed to exclude us. That’s why the theme of #IDPwD, Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities, resonates deeply. Inclusion starts with us leading
International Day of Persons with Disabilities | United Nations
The International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.
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December 3, 2024 at 2:39 PM