Pride in disability party planned


Disabled Pride will raise awareness about disabled people's rights


An event to challenge discrimination faced by disabled people is due to be held with hundreds expected to attend.
Disabled Pride which takes place on Saturday at Cardiff Bay is expected to attract more than 500 people.
The event thought to be one of the first of its kind in Wales will raise awareness of some of the barriers faced such as lack of access to restaurants and bars.
Activities include a comedy show and a sports demonstration.
Esther Barnett campaigns officer for main sponsor Scope Cymru said Disability Pride was a great way to break down negative attitudes faced by disabled people.
"Disabled people are not disabled by impairments" she said.
"Instead they are disabled by the barriers which society puts up around them.
"It is therefore a great opportunity for us to raise awareness of the situation and promote the need for equality for disabled people."
The event has partly been inspired by Gay Pride events which promote the rights of the gay lesbian biaaaual and trans-gender community.
Equalities minister Dr Brian Gibbons who is due to attend said the assembly government was committed to removing all barriers for disabled people.
"Disabled people make an enormous contribution to Wales" he said.
"I am delighted that the assembly government has supported Disability Pride as it is a great way for disabled and non-disabled people to campaign for the elimination of discrimination as one voice."
The event which takes place at Roald Dahl Plass from 1030-1630BST takes place before Scope Cymru's Time to Get Equal week which highlights some of the barriers faced by disabled people.