Purple Fest 2023 Booklet

By: Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Goa

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Synopsis: The booklet shines a light on the Purple Fest 2023, India's first-of-its-kind inclusive festival, took place from 6th to 8th January 2023 in Goa. Organized by the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in association with various government departments, the festival aimed to create a welcoming and inclusive world for everyone. With over 5,000 delegate registrations, including individuals from the disabled community, the event promoted education, respect, and celebration of diversity. The festival featured activities such as Purple Think Tank sessions to empower persons with disabilities, sports events to highlight the need for more opportunities in Para games, Jagruti Mela for interactions with service providers, and Purple Dialogue with experts to develop policies for advocacy at local and national levels. With 1000 local volunteers and 50,000 visitors, Purple Fest showcased the power of inclusivity and the capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 55 Pages
Publisher:: Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Goa
Date of Addition:: 05/19/23
Copyrighted By:: Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Goa
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: Yes
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Disability-Related
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.