December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, is an opportunity to reflect on the discrimination faced by people with disabilities, but also to renew our commitment to fight for inclusion and equity.
This year, it is especially important to speak out about the injustices and inequity experienced by people with disabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased inequality for those in marginalized groups, and has created new barriers for people with disabilities, particularly for women with disabilities, and racialized and Indigenous people with disabilities.