Released 30/10/2018
A come and try sports day with DeafACT and a program providing fun and informative experiences for kids about epilepsy, Cheeky Neurons, are among the successful recipients of the $25,000
2018-19 International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) grants.
I-Day is held each year on 3 December to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, skills and achievement of people with disability.
I’d like to congratulate the six successful recipients for their ideas on programs and events that bring together people with disability, community organisations, business, individuals and government.
Successful recipients of the I-Day grants include:
- Deaf Advocacy Sports and Recreation ACT Incorporated – DeafACT Come and Try Day;
- Technology for Ageing and Disability (ACT) Incorporated - TADACT Accessibility Challenge;
- Epilepsy Assoc ACT Inc - Epilepsy ACT presents The Cheeky Neurons;
- People With Disabilities ACT - 2018 I-Day Canberra Times supplement;
- Women With Disabilities ACT Incorporated – Respectful Relationships in Practice; and
- Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centre – ‘Arts Access’ all day event featuring a workshop, panel discussion, theatre and dance performances.
Quotes attributable to Ricky Bryan, President, DeafACT
“Sport has always been important to DeafACT. Social isolation and the resulting physical and mental health issues for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people are a real concern. By fostering involvement in both specialist Deaf and mainstream sports we can play a role in combating isolation and have fun at the same time.
This grant will allow DeafACT to put on a multi-sport Come and Try Day, helping to make connections and make friends. The event is open to all in the community to attend.”
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