Global Efforts Highlight International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The day emphasizes disability rights, inclusion, and equality, with renewed commitments from the U.S. and global leaders.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed annually on December 3, aims to promote awareness and inclusion for over one billion people worldwide living with disabilities.
President Biden reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to disability rights, highlighting initiatives such as the American Rescue Plan's $37 billion investment in home-based services and efforts to improve accessibility in public transit and digital platforms.
The Department of Labor proposed a rule to phase out subminimum wage certificates for workers with disabilities, advancing workplace equality.
Globally, the U.S. has played a leading role in disability advocacy, including initiatives through the G7, partnerships in Central Asia, and co-chairing the Global Action on Disability Network.
The day aligns with the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which emphasizes leaving no one behind and integrating disability rights into broader human rights and development goals.