Date: January 20, 2024

The International Day of Acceptance is held each year to celebrate abilities rather than disabilities. The annual celebration was created by Annie Hopkins. Although living with a disability, Annie pushed through perceived limitations and lived to focus on her abilities. She created educational YouTube videos and in 2007 along with her brother, started a company to spread the message of “abilities for all.” Annie passed away in 2009 but her message on encouraging people with disabilities to embrace who they are.

The goal of International Day of Acceptance is to encourage people to change by demonstrating acceptance and embracing people of all disabilities.

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