International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2026
About this Event
About the event
Come together for a celebratory, fun and disability-friendly event held on the 6th Floor of Hounslow House, TW3 3EB. Open to everyone.
The theme this year is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
Through music, conversation, and performance we will celebrate the lived experience, creativity, and the positive contribution people with disabilities make across Hounslow. The event will also feature a practical and interactive session on diabetes awareness, prevention and support.
Light refreshments will be provided and BSL interpretation will be available.
If you have any accessibility requirements, contact [email protected].
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Welcome and registration
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:20 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Councillor Samia Chaudhary
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Community sing-along
Host: Hammad Baily - Singer
Info: Express yourself with a festive and inclusive sing-along.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
How to prevent and manage diabetes?
Host: Dudu Ndebele - NHS Nurse Consultant
Info: Practical advice on preventing and managing diabetes, with guidance on getting the right help and support from a Diabetes Nurse Consultant with more than 30 years' NHS experience.
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Creative Performance
Host: Chiswick School
Info: Year 13 Performing Arts students at Chiswick School have co-created a multidisciplinary performance with pupils from The Orchard, the school's Specialist Resource Provision (SRP). Shaped by the young people's experiences of mainstream education, identity and personal histories, the piece is led by their stories and perspectives.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Councillor Samia Chaudhary
🕑: 12:05 PM - 01:00 PM
Light refreshments
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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