01 December 2023
It's International Day of People with Disability on Sunday 3 December - a chance for everyone to celebrate the Tweed’s diverse community, especially those living with disability.
There are some incredible events happening this year across the region, which you search for via the IDPwD page. In particular there are 2 local events we'd love you to check out below.
For this year's International Day of People with Disability, a unique exhibition of photos expressing Disability Pride will go on display for a week at Richmond Tweed Regional Library (Tweed Heads branch) from Saturday 2 December to Friday 8 December.
Over the past 3 years, people with a range of disabilities have participated in the 5-week Photovoice – Disability Pride project led by Social Futures, NDIS partner in the community.
The exhibit showcases 50 unique images that document the experiences of people with disability and their journey towards disability pride.
“Photovoice is a form of photographic storytelling, each week the participants took photos that helped them to express how they felt about a topic relating to disability pride,” said Social Futures Capacity Building and Engagement Manager Lynda Hope.
“The topics were ‘I love being me because…’, ‘inclusion’, ‘courage’ and ‘pride’. The group shared their photos and the accompanying artist statements with each other at the weekly sessions and discussed what the specific topics meant for their life and their lived experience of disability.
“The project was really powerful for the people involved, it’s delivered in a really supportive way that helps the participants to feel safe and explore thoughts, feelings and perspectives about topics that aren’t usually talked about.”
You can learn more about Photovoice by watching this video on the Social Futures website.
For 10 years, Films by Morrissey has helped people with disabilities make films. Tim Morrissey leads the effort, creating films for businesses and teaches by hiring people with disabilities. Their films don't just capture moments; they inspire and showcase talents, promoting diversity in Kingscliff's inclusive community. Despite challenges, Films by Morrissey keeps going with resilience and support, making a big impact.
12 pm Join Tim online for a talk about the future of films involving people with disability.
6.30pm Join Films by Morrissey via their Facebook page or on YouTube for a 7 pm film screening.
Pictured top right: members of the Tweed Shire Equal Access Advisory Committee