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2026-12-03, 2027-12-03
International Day of People with Disabilities Speakers
Why Acknowledge ‘International Day of People With Disabilities’?
The International Day of People with Disabilities aims to help others understand disability and to help improve awareness, rights and the well-being of people with disabilities.
Over the years, themes have included art and culture, independent living, accessibility, technology, rights and laws, employment, education, sustainability, inclusion, power and leadership.
One of the key themes across the years is that of invisible disabilities such as diabetes, neurological injuries, chronic fatigue, autism and hearing loss. It’s important that we open up a conversation about disabilities that are not immediately clear in the hope that we can reduce the stigma around these ‘invisible’ disabilities.
People with disabilities are one of the most excluded groups in our society, and the global COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated pre-existing inequalities such as lack of healthcare access, employment barriers and community participation.
Facts!

Over 15% of the world’s population live with some form of disability
In the UK, 1 in 5 people have a disability
83% of disabilities are acquired during working age
In the 2020/21 financial year, roughly 14.6 million people in the UK had a disability
5% of disabled people aged 16-64 were in employment compared to 81% of non-disabled people

The important thing to remember is that disability equality is a responsibility for all and not just for those living with a disability.

Find an Inspirational International Day of People With Disabilities Speaker
At Great British Speakers, we work alongside some of the country’s best physical and mental health and disability speakers. They all have personal and/or professional reasons as to why they believe disability, and invisible disability is an important topic to discuss.
With more and more businesses wanting to adapt and be more inclusive to their disabled employees – whether that’s a disabled toilet, wheelchair-friendly access or being allowed guide dogs – our speakers can provide you with a better understanding and better opportunities for yourself and your disabled staff.
Featured Speaker – Claire Lomas | International Day of People With Disabilities
In 2017, Claire Lomas was in a freak horse-riding accident that left her paraplegic. After years of physiotherapy, her story made national headlines when she completed the 2012 London Marathon over 17 days whilst wearing a ReWalk robotic suit.
She has since become one of the most inspirational sports and disability personalities and has raised in excess of £500,000 for charities.
Through her talks, Claire demonstrates how you can overcome anything thrown at you and how to find your determination to succeed. She also speaks openly and honestly about the challenges she faced immediately after the accident and in the long term. Listen to our Podcast episode with Claire Lomas HERE.

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Links to Resources | International Day of People With Disabilities

United Nations | International Day of People With Disabilities
Not Every Disability is Visible
Disability and Employment
Disability at Work
International Day of People With Disabilities | Workplaces
Understanding and Supporting Staff with a Hidden Disability
Supporting Disabled Staff in the Workplace
How to Promote Diversity and Inclusion

Hire a motivational ‘International Day of People With Disabilities’ Speaker
We are fortunate enough to work with a number of inspirational disabled speakers including Steve Brown, Amar Latif, Michael McGrath, Liz Johnson and Stef Reid, to name but a few.
To book an International Day of People With Disabilities speaker, contact Great British Speakers’ Jane Farnham and Steve Denison at +44 1753 439 289 or email bookings@greatbritishtalent.com
