December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, is an opportunity to celebrate the one billion individuals worldwide living with disabilities, many of whom have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. As Canada and the rest of the world continue to grapple with an ever-changing virus, our global transition to recovery is slowed by inequitable access to mass testing, vaccination, and treatment. This year’s theme for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.” The University of Toronto embraces this theme in our own transition to recovery.
Read the full statement from Kelly Hannah-Moffat, VP, People Strategy, Equity & Culture