International Day of People with Disabilities Disabled People – What’s in a Name? - webinar

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ -

To celebrate International Day of People With Disabilities Disabled People Access Advisors are getting together with some friends to discuss the language used around disabilities. Even IDPWD can be problematic.

Come along and hear some different perspectives on Disabled People vs People with Disabilities, access needs vs special needs, wheelchair user or wheelchair bound. This free webinar will provide insight into the complexities of language and the impact words can have.

When: 12 to 1.30pm, 5 December 2022
Where: Online
Registration: This is a free event please register online by going to Humanitix

The panel are:

  • Rich Rowley - from Brain Badge
  • Amy Hogan - from Cerebral Palsy Society
  • Kauri T - from Corrections
  • Prudence Walker - from DPA