Vancouver BC- December 3rd 2022 is the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Project EveryBODY’s PEBCelebrates Live! is the premier event in Vancouver. Project EveryBody is a community campaign led by Open Door Group, that promotes inclusive and accessible communities for people of all abilities. The event welcomed guest speakers from Open Door Group, City of Vancouver, and posAbilities to deliver the proclamation and open the event!
Photos of PEBCelebratesLive 2022 event attendees, vendors, and artists
The observance of UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of the gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. On Dec 2, PEBCelebratesLive welcomed members of the City of Vancouver Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung and Mike Klassen to read and deliver the proclamation at the event!
Photos of the City of Vancouver Council members to deliver the proclamation at the PEBCelebratesLive 2022 Event. From left to right: Monique Nelson (posAbilities), Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung (City of Vancouver), Councillor Mike Klassen (City of Vancouver), and Nicole Allen (Open Door Group)
This year’s event welcomed over 600 attendees across the Lower Mainland. It was a fantastic occasion to showcase the talents of over 50 prominent artists alongside award winning performers and a documentary film produced by Developmental Disabilities Association. Thanks to them, the day was full of; music, live performances, and celebration; including many musical performances supplied by Vancouver’s Adaptive Music Society. The event took place at the beautiful Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre (Corner of Davie & Pacific).
Project everyBODY event 2022
This year, PEBCelebratesLive event showcased the talents of people of all abilities and honoured the achievements of people with diverse abilities. It also advocated for thriving communities that were both diverse and inclusive. The event helped to connect individuals with local artists whose creative gifts and personal stories were unique and inspiring.
Video of Project EveryBODY 2022 event recap
Project EveryBODY’s PEBCelebrates Live! is the premier event in Vancouver to recognize and celebrate the United Nations Designated International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Led by Open Door Group, this is a collaboration of community and non-profit organizations who embrace diversity and inclusion including the Disability Foundation, Developmental Disabilities Association, posAbilities, Vancouver’s Adaptive Music Society, Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre. This event was possible thanks to the generous sponsors: City of Vancouver, Back in Motion, Starbuck, and Vancity!
The observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of the gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
To view and download the event photos, please visit: www.projecteverybody.ca
To watch the “Doing the Impossible” documentary film, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MJVoS9_bL8
About Project EveryBODY: Project EveryBODY is led by various non-profit organizations working with people with disabilities in the Lower Mainland. The project’s intended impact is to promote an “inclusive Vancouver” through providing high profile opportunities that truly showcase and celebrate the talents of persons with disabilities through arts and culture, social connection, and recreational opportunities.
