International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024

A great opportunity to explore the region and raise public awareness about respect, accessibility, visibility, and inclusion of people with disabilities in society.

Every year since 1992, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been celebrated on December 3rd worldwide. Its goal is to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all areas of society and development, while raising awareness of the specific challenges they face in political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of life.

In 2024, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Thanks to the sustained efforts of the United Nations in disability matters, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, adopted in 2006, has advanced the recognition and protection of these rights. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and other international initiatives, such as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), the Charter on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action, the New Urban Agenda, and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development, all aim to promote a transformation of society to make it sustainable and resilient for everyone.

For this special occasion, the Lavender Museum Luberon opens its doors free of charge to all persons with disabilities, provided they present their disability card.

Their official companion is, of course, also invited to visit free of charge.

The museum has been committed to welcoming persons with disabilities under the best conditions since its creation.

Numerous renovations to improve accessibility have been carried out since its inauguration in 1991.

The museum has been labeled “Tourism and Handicap” since 2007 for three types of disabilities and proudly continues with the label, now covering four types of disabilities for many years to come.

The premises and mediation tools are regularly reviewed and adapted for the continuous improvement of the visitor experience for persons with disabilities.

Many cultural sites organize activities to celebrate this important day.

Find ideas for circuits, evening outings, and themed visits on the Vaucluse Provence Attractiveness website: https://www.provenceguide.com/agenda/ce-mois/offres-8-1.html