29 October 2009

World Celebrates as Local Charity Boogies

People with a disability, their family, friends and carers are gearing up for some serious celebration as the world plans to focus its attention on diversity and ability, rather than any lack thereof.

While International Day of People with a Disability will be celebrated around the globe on December 3, New South Wales will host over 150 events throughout November and December as part of a state-wide campaign, Don‟t DIS my ABILITY.

New Horizons, a local community-based organisation that provides employment, accommodation and support services for people with a disability, is planning to turn up the heat at an event it will hold at North Ryde in November.

“A fancy dress dance with a 70's disco twist” is how New Horizons‟ Julie Hillier described the event. "We wanted to do something light-hearted and fun.”

“We employ around 70 people with a disability at our packaging facility at North Ryde. When we asked the team for suggestions, a dance was popular from the start. Fancy dress also got a lot of support” Julie added.

In the end it was decided to combine both ideas and „Don‟t DIS my discoABILITY‟ was born.

“Events like this offer members of our community who have a disability the opportunity to let their hair down and have some fun. It's a chance to hang out with mates, meet new people, get down and boogie… all part of living a healthy, active and fulfilling life” Julie said.

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