Rochester Art Center to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Sydney Zatz KAALTV
Updated: December 5, 2023 - 5:34 AM Published: December 4, 2023 - 2:47 PM
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration
This weekend marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities and while the weekend might be over, the celebration is far from over. ABC 6 News Good Morning Reporter Sydney Zatz shares how the Med City is celebrating.
(ABC 6 News) – Sunday, Dec. 3 marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day, a day promoted by the United Nations since 1992. While Sunday passed, the celebration is far from over.
Starting at 3 p.m., people will be able to hear from keynote speakerGaelynn Lea. Lea is a musician, a public speaker, and a strong advocate in the disability community. She is known for using her humor, honesty, enthusiasm, and power to help promote social change.
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A Celebration of Talent at Maxability
The day's local, regional and national news, detailed events and late-breaking stories are presented by the ABC 6 News Team, along with the latest sports, weather updates including the extended forecast.
The annual event is hosted by Maxability. An organization supporting hiring people with disabilities. They also help an employee resource group at Mayo Clinic.
In addition to the keynote address, there will be food, networking, a time to recognize artists and a Celebration of Talent.
The Celebration of Talent starts at 5 p.m. and will be emceed by ABC 6’s own Brianna Cook.