2022 IDPD Event Grant in Canada

Deadline: 1-Oct-22

The Government of Alberta is seeking applications for its International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) Event Grant.

Groups can apply for funding to hold in-person, virtual or hybrid International Day of Persons with Disabilities events in their communities.

The United Nations recognizes December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities provides grants to help community groups hold IDPD events that:

raise awareness about the importance and value of respecting differences, accepting and including persons with disabilities

Principles

There are eight guiding principles that underlie the Convention and each one of its specific articles:
- Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one’s own choices, and independence of persons
- Non-discrimination
- Full and effective participation and inclusion in society
- Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity
- Equality of opportunity
- Accessibility
- Equality between men and women
- Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities

Funding Information

Your committee can apply for a grant of up to $1,500.

Eligibility Criteria

You can apply for funds to hold IDPD events that:
- raise awareness and demonstrate the importance of including persons with disabilities in the broader community
- are inclusive and open to all
- are organized and hosted by community groups and agencies working collaboratively as a committee
- held on or around December 3
Grants may cover expenses for barrier-free access, such as:
- sign language interpreters
- real-time captioning
- equipment rental to accommodate specific disability needs
- speakers
- hall rentals