Media Release
02 December 2009
SCOPE ENCOURAGES SOCIAL INCLUSION
ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
As part of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on 3 December, Scope is
encouraging the community to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of people with
disability and to focus on social inclusion.
International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations sanctioned day that aims to
promote an understanding of people with disability and encourage support for their dignity,
rights and well-being.
“Scope’s mission is to support people with a disability to achieve their potential in welcoming
and inclusive communities,” said Diana Heggie, Scope CEO.
“We see this day as an important opportunity to ensure that people with a disability are able
to contribute fully in every aspect of their social, economic and cultural pursuits.
“We encourage people to see the person, not the disability,” she said.
Scope is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability services that positively impact the
daily lives of thousands of Victorian children and adults. Scope’s mission is to support
people with a disability to achieve their potential in welcoming and inclusive communities.
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To arrange a photo opportunity or interview with Diana Heggie or for more information
on the achievements of Scope clients in your local area, please contact:
Angie Pantazi
Hugo Zoller
T: 9843 2052
T: 9843 2031
M: 0401 564 273
M: 0405 035 701
E:apantazi@scopevic.org.au
E: hzoller@scopevic.org.au
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