According to the ILO, 3rd December is observed annually as the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons (IDDP) since 1992. It provides opportunities for Governments, organisations of disabled persons and society as a whole to focus upon and take stock of the gains to be made from the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. (Campaigns)63.When we celebrate womens day, fathers day, etc. we do so in order to recognise and respect a category of people or an event. The day reminds us to pay attention to one identity. Similarly by celebrating World Disability Day we have the chance to recognise disability as an identity characteristic of some people. We celebrate diversity by doing so.Remember that you are celebrating World Disability Day with the following aims, keeping in mind your Equal Opportunity Policy: To celebrate diversity and nourish it To dispel negative stereotypes about disability. To discuss concerns and questions about disability rights, employment of disabled persons, accessibility, and so on.Diversity and Equal Opportunity Centre (DEOC) had announced the first week of December as the Disability Awareness Week last year. Many corporates observed the week based on the common theme. Infosys BPO, MphasiS, Reuters, ITC are some companies that have made Disability Week a part of their annual calendar.