Focus May. 2016 | Page 16

Time to mark achievements ARE YOU keen to recognise and celebrate the many achievements of people with disability? Many events and acknowledgement days are held across South Australia each year. They include: • Disability, Ageing and Lifestyles Expo (23 September) – provides the latest information, products and services to people with disability and older South Australians. • International Day of People with Disability (3 December) – recognises the contribution that people with disability and their families 16 and carers make to the community, and aims to increase awareness and acceptance of people with disability. • International Wheelchair Day (1 March) – highlights the important role of wheelchairs and their positive impact on people’s lives. The Department for Communities and Social Inclusion is often involved in such events, providing a range of information about services and programs for people with disability. Click here for more information