International Day of Disabled People: Making Information Accessible – Free Easy Read Resources!
In 2024, Disability Equality Scotland and the Easy Read Toolbox set up the International Easy Read Community of Practice. This group meets online every month to share knowledge, learn from one another, and improve Easy Read practice around the world.
About International Day of Disabled People
On 3 December 2025, the world marks the United Nations International Day of Disabled People.
This is a day to:
- recognise the rights of disabled people
- highlight barriers to equality
- encourage action to remove those barriers
The Theme for 2025 is: “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
This theme is about creating societies where disabled people can take part equally in all areas of life.
It means:
- removing barriers
- making sure everyone has the same opportunities
- understanding that when disabled people are included, communities become stronger and fairer for everyone
The Role of Inclusive Communication
Accessible information is essential for inclusion. Easy Read makes information clearer and easier to understand, helping more people access their rights, make informed choices, and fully take part in society.
Free Easy Read Resources!
Members of the Community of Practice have created a set of free Easy Read resources for International Day of Disabled People. You can download these resources and use them in your own work or share them across your organisation.
These resources were created by:
- Disability Equality Scotland
- Easy Read International Community of Practice
- easyread.tech
- ByEd – Casey Gray
How Disability Equality Scotland Can Help
Disability Equality Scotland can support your organisation by translating your documents into Easy Read, so your information is clear and accessible to more people.
We also provide Easy Read training to help your organisation build its own skills and confidence.
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