DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Disability Day
Disability Day, or the International Day of People with Disability, is a day that has been promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The aim of Disability Day is to encourage a better understanding of people affected by a disability, together with helping to make people more aware of the rights, dignity and welfare of disabled people.
As well as raise awareness about the benefits of integrating disabled persons into every aspect of life, from economic, to political, to social and cultural. Disability Day is not concerned exclusively with either mental or physical disabilities, but rather encompasses all known disabilities, from Autism to Down Syndrome to Multiple Sclerosis.
Learn about Disability Day
Disability Day has been created so that we can all think about how we can create a society that is inclusive and caters to everyone’s needs. Did you know that 15 percent of the population across the world has some form of disability? This accounts for around one billion people! That’s a very high figure. While we have taken some great strides forward in terms of accessibility and ensuring that disabled people can live as great a life as possible, there are still steps that need to be taken. On this day, we are encouraged to think about how we can create a community that is inclusive for everyone.
This day also gives us the perfect opportunity to further our knowledge and awareness about disabilities. There are many different types of disabilities, which can fall into 21 categories. This includes mental illness, intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, blindness, and more. It is helpful to learn about these conditions so that we know how we can assist anyone who is living with a disability.
When we talk about creating a society that is inclusive, we don’t only mean ensuring that disabled people are able to travel with ease and can go to any place they wish, but we also mean accessibility in terms of being able to have access to different jobs. There are lots of ways that we can all help and play a role in this.
History of Disability Day
Everything started in 1976, when the United Nations General Assembly made the decision that 1981 should be the International Year of Disabled Persons.
The 5 years between the making of that decision and the actual Year of Disabled Persons were spent contemplating the hardships of the disabled, how the opportunities of the disabled could be equalized, and how to ensure the disabled take part fully in community life enjoying all of the rights and benefits non-disabled citizens have.
Another issue that was touched on was how world governments could go about preventing disabilities from touching people in the first place, so much of the talk was about the viruses and other illnesses that lead to various kinds of disability.
The decade between 1983 and 1992 was later proclaimed the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons, and during that time, all of the concepts previously created became parts of one long process that was implemented in order to improve the lives of disabled persons the world over.
JOKE OF THE DAY
I figured that at age seven it was inevitable for my son to begin having doubts about Santa Claus. Sure enough, one day he said, "Mom, I know something about Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy."
Taking a deep breath, I asked him, "What is that?"
He replied, "They're all nocturnal."
Salai
Word of the Day
zaftig
MEANING:
adjective: Full-figured; pleasingly plump; buxom.
ETYMOLOGY:From Yiddish zaftik (juicy), from German saftig (juicy), from Saft (juice). Earliest documented use: 1921.
USAGE:“One year the zaftig look was in among models, the next year the waif was all the rage.”
Eric Van Lustbader; Second Skin; Gallery Books; 2015.
Mark Geyer
Eric Van Lustbader; Second Skin; Gallery Books; 2015.
Idiom of the Day
What does 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' mean?
This expression means that people need time off from working and if they don't get it, they will become bored and lack interest and enthusiasm. (It is often shortened to All work and no play.)
This expression means that people need time off from working and if they don't get it, they will become bored and lack interest and enthusiasm. (It is often shortened to All work and no play.)
This Day in History
1818 - Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the union.
1828 - Andrew Jackson was elected president of the United States.
1833 - Oberlin College in Ohio opened as the first truly coeducational school of higher education in the United States.
1910 - The neon lamp was displayed for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. The lamp was developed by French physicist Georges Claude.
1931 - Alka Seltzer was sold for the first time.
1967 - In Cape Town, South Africa, a team of surgeons headed by Dr. Christian Barnard, performed the first human heart transplant on Louis Washkansky. Washkansky only lived 18 days.
1984 - In Bhopal, India, more than 2,000 people were killed after a cloud of poisonous gas escaped from a pesticide plant. The plant was operated by a Union Carbide subsidiary.
1991 - Alan Freed received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1997 - Pierce Brosnan received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1999 - Tori Murden became the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean alone. It took her 81 days to reach the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe from the Canary Islands.
2010 - The Boeing X-37 returned to Earth on successfully after its first orbital mission. It launched on April 22, 2010.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, December 3
You are a fervent, loyal, and spirited person who is true to yourself whatever the cost! You hold strong beliefs yet you are tolerant of others, even if you do enjoy a good debate and trying to "win" others to your perspective. While at times you can be restless due to an inquisitive and interested nature, you are also capable of great loyalty and dependability, valuing stability and permanency. You are generally good with money and not big on gambling it away foolishly. You are truly unique and not afraid to be yourself. Famous people born today:
1616 John Wallis, English mathematician and cryptographer who introduced ∞ as a symbol for infinity, born in Ashford, England (d. 1703)
1857 Joseph Conrad, Polish novelist (Lord Jim, Heart of Darkness), born in Berdychiv, Poland (d. 1924)
1927 Andy Williams, American pop singer ("Moon River"; "Days of Wine and Roses"), born in Wall Lake, Iowa (d. 2012)
1930 Jean-Luc Godard, French director (Alphaville, Hail Mary, Breathless), born in Paris, France
1948 (John) "Ozzy" Osbourne, English heavy metal vocalist and songwriter (Black Sabbath), born in Birmingham, England
1960 Julianne Moore, American actress (Magnolia, The Kids are Alright), born in Fayetteville, North Carolina
If You Were Born Today, December 3
You are a fervent, loyal, and spirited person who is true to yourself whatever the cost! You hold strong beliefs yet you are tolerant of others, even if you do enjoy a good debate and trying to "win" others to your perspective. While at times you can be restless due to an inquisitive and interested nature, you are also capable of great loyalty and dependability, valuing stability and permanency. You are generally good with money and not big on gambling it away foolishly. You are truly unique and not afraid to be yourself. Famous people born today:
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
Who eats the most amount of ice cream? The answer is the country of New Zealand. Per capita, this country consumes an average of 7.5 gallons per person every year. The United States, Australia, Finland, and Sweden round out the Top 5.
In Wisconsin, children of all ages are legally allowed to drink alcohol in bars and restaurants as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian of legal drinking age and the establishment allows it.
Are you afraid of being tickled by a feather (or feathers)? If so, then you are one who suffers from Pteronophobia. While Gargalaphobia is the fear of being tickled in general, pteronophobia is specific to being tickled by feathers.2.1967 -
In Cape Town, South Africa on this day in 1967, a team of surgeons headed by Dr. Christian Barnard (above), performed the first human heart transplant on Louis Washkansky. 
3.Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO CorrespondentKETO SALLY LUNN BREAD
The Joy of Cooking had a wonderful recipe for Quick Sally Lunn that I baked several times every month while my kids were growing up. It was quick and satisfying for those nights we had no dessert, and there were rarely leftovers.
Recently I craved some, so I baked up the following recipe and got four days of good eating out of it (but then, I’m single). You might want to double the recipe if you have a family, or guests coming over.
Tip: To make it vegan, substitute coconut oil for the butter, and use nut milk.
Recently I craved some, so I baked up the following recipe and got four days of good eating out of it (but then, I’m single). You might want to double the recipe if you have a family, or guests coming over.
Tip: To make it vegan, substitute coconut oil for the butter, and use nut milk.
Pictures of the Day
The mantled guereza (Colobus guereza) is a species of Old World monkey native to much of western central and eastern Africa. Although its coloring is somewhat variable across its range, it has a distinctive pelage which is mostly black, with a white facial disc and long white fringes of silky hair along the sides of its body. The tail is long and ends in a white tuft of variable length. It is a diurnal, mostly arboreal monkey, with groups moving through the canopy feeding mainly on leaves, with some fruits and other food items. This male of the subspecies C. g. guereza, also known as the Omo River guereza or the Abyssinian black-and-white colobus, was photographed in Amora Gedel Park in Awasa, Ethiopia. |
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
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ADULT COLORING
Among the puzzle is a figure enjoying a holiday read - seen circled
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PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| acceleration alienate arbor arena argue bans behind bells bracket | censor chunk circuitous cope curve extra | gyrate here inspiration limit longest | marble match mauler mortar outwit particular quill | retire round sector sheep stock taste toll |
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solution:
What Band Would You Be Embarrassed To Admit You Listen To?
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OPTICAL ILLUSION
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