The ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability have been announced.
The ambassadors are:
- Isabella Choate, a multi-award-winning Living Experience Advocate, passionate about community building and platforming the voices of young people with disability.
- Maree Jenner, a long-time advocate of participation and engagement in her community.
- James Parr, an award-winning model, speaker, content creator, writer, athlete and advocate.
- Olivia Sidhu, a Health Ambassador for Down Syndrome Australia and has represented Australia as a civil society delegate at the United Nations in 2023.
- Ronan Soussa, an Autistic advocate, performer and piano player.
- Santiago Velasquez Hurtado, the CEO and founder of 2 companies, an accomplished innovator, designer and blind electrical engineer.
The ambassadors will promote IDPwD and share their unique experiences and perspectives.
IDPwD will be held on December 3.