Welcome to this year's disability festival. It's important in an inclusive world that people with a disability, mental health conditions, addictions and accessibility issues are not forgotten. Most are FREE events thanks to support from our community partners. If there is a charge for an event indicated by *
We receive no council or public funding
Massive thanks to you for your support
IMPORTANT FACTS TO NOTE
- 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues at some point in their life
- The cost to the UK economy of mental health is £118 billion
- 66% face anxiety issues about heating their home
- 42% of young people 16-24 face anxiety issues
- 1 in 6 young people face mental health issues in primary school
Disability History Month programme
1) Friday 1st December
3rd International Conference for International Day of Disabled People
10 - 12.30pm | Online | Book on Eventbrite
2) Sunday 3rd December
International Day of Disabled People Event and Gathering*
2pm - 4pm | Live | Book on Eventbrite
St Vincents Community Hall, Main Street
3) 29th November - 9th December
For various venues and dates, see the website for more information
Ibrox Stadium Complex, Ibrox
The Beacons, Station Road, Blantyre
Adelphi Centre, Commercial Street
Shortlees Community Centre
Govanhill Community Deepend Project
4) Tuesday 12 December
Community Development Workshop
12 noon - 2pm | Live | Book on Eventbrite
Botanical Gardens, Great Western Road
Business Club Networking Event*
Supporting people with a disability
11.45 - 2pm | Live | Book on Eventbrite
Christmas Carol Concert*
7pm - 9pm | Live
Netherlee Church, Ormonde Crescent
5) Thursday 14th December
Additional Support Needs Children's Christmas Party
7pm | Live
Christmas Pantomime*
Support those with a disability and noise challenges with quieter performance
7pm | Live
6) Sunday 17th December
Spirit of Christmas
7pm | Online
This popular event looks at themes, traditions and ideas around Christmas. Join in for a look through history
7) Tuesday 19th December
Mindfulness Workshop for World Peace
7pm | Online
Our mindfulness session aims to offer support for those with challenges at this time of the year
7) Monday 25 December
International Christmas Day
Link-up: 11am | Online
Last year this was popular and helped those separated or alone to join in.
Ending Loneliness / Homelessness Christmas Lunch
"It's the third year we are having the festival, last year's programme reached over 250k through social media"
Savio D'Souza, Co-founder of mydisabilityplus.
"This year, with a better, stronger, more diverse programme, we aim to do better, so please share, support and join in. We have been enormously grateful. We have a great team behind the festival and many with lived experience who have given feedback and support to develop the programme”.
Provost Mary Montague supported the launch.
"Mental health and wellbeing is often overlooked, work & home life, the pandemic has highlighted the impact on our health. Self care and seek support is so important"
Interested in booking your place at one of these events?
That's great! For more information, please look at our website mydisabilityplus.com
Email: hello@mydisabilityplus.com
Phone: +44 (0) 7968349116
Secure your spot today!
Please email us at hello@mydisabilityplus.com and specify the events you wish to attend before they fill up.