Reminder to join us next Friday 3 December

Posted 25.11.2021

Join us next Friday 3 December to mark IDDP and show your support for Disability Rights and shine a light on issues facing disabled people today.

We’re calling on everyone to ‘Wear Purple’ on the day and are asking Councils and organisations throughout N.Ireland to take part in Disability Action’s ‘Purple Light Up’.

Help us to mark the day and break down barriers to inclusion and advocate for the rights of disabled people.

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