International Day of People with Disability 2021
22nd November 2021
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a UN day that is celebrated every year on 3 December.
The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development, and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.
We would like to take this opportunity to highlight some amazing talent who can help motivate and inspire any audience. These Disability Activists are experts in pressing social issues such as diversity & inclusion, equality, mental health and more.
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Nicky Abdinor’s motto is: “Born without arms, not without attitude!”. She is a Clinical Psychologist, Motivational Speaker, and Founder of the non-profit organisation, Nicky’s Drive. She is an advocate for diversity and inclusion and has a passion for challenging our perceptions of ability.
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Keely Cat-Wells is an Entrepreneur and Disability Activist dedicated to making social, systemic, and economic change. As the CEO and Founder of C Talent and Zetta Studios, Keely has been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe Entertainment 2021 honoree.
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Tyler Saunders is a Personal Trainer & Wheelchair Basketball Athlete. He was born with one leg and faced mobility difficulties from day one. After competing in wheelchair basketball for Team GB, Saunders is now a personal trainer, helping and inspiring others achieve their health and fitness goals.
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|We are proud to present the following talent in collaboration with C Talent, a management company that represents high-profile Deaf and Disabled artists.
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Zion Clark is an Activist, Actor, Author and Athlete. Born without legs and raised in foster care, he finds confidence through competitive wrestling. Zion, proves that possibility is a question of perspective. Zion’s herculean efforts hadn’t gone unnoticed as a Hollywood producer documented his journey during senior year. The film “Zion” is currently available on Netflix.
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Brandon Farbstein is a renowned speaker, Gen Z activist and author. Diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism at the age of 2 (metatropic dysplasia), Brandon has turned his life experience of suffering, isolation, and victimhood into empowerment, impact and influence.Whether sharing his message with thousands of students at a time, empowering readers with his books Ten Feet Tall & A Kids Book About Self-Love, or working with Fortune 100 companies like Facebook, HP, and Marriott, Brandon consistently delivers tools to audiences of all ages to shatter limiting beliefs, elevate their mindset, and create an amplified life.
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Imani Barbarin is the epitome of Black Girl Magic and Disability Pride, also known as Crutches & Spice, Imani is one of the newest trending voices in intersectionality and representation media. She has modelled in Paris fashion shows, is a published Forbes contributor, and can be found on Hollywood billboards. She is quickly becoming a Millennial favourite and an online powerhouse.
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To discover more experts in this field please click here.
If you need any more information on the above talent or any of our clients, please do not hesitate to let us know, our team would be more than happy to assist.
