Celebrating the International Day for Persons with Disabilities “Not all Disabilities are Visible”

The celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
(PWDs) at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina was organized this year in
collaboration with the Mental Health Secretariat - Child and
Adolescent Department. The day aimed to raise awareness on
different types of disabilities; highlighting the message of accepting
the differences between people. The event included a lecture for the
parents of PwDs to spread awareness and understanding of
disabilities that are not immediately apparent, such as mental
illnesses, neurological disorders, learning disabilities and cognitive
dysfunctions, among others. The event also included speeches from
inspiring PwDs to help motivate others, these speakers were later
honored.The celebration of the International Day of Persons with
Disabilities at the Library of Alexandria aims to provide the public
with knowledge that supports the inclusion of persons with disabilities.