World Disability Day, which emerged as an awareness day to establish the ability to empathize with disabled individuals and increase the level of understanding towards them, was officially accepted by the United Nations in 1992, and events began to be held all over the world on the same date. On this important day, where disabled individuals take part in various activities and raise awareness, students of Istanbul Gelişim University, School of Physical Education and Sports, Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences for Disabled People have planned many organizations throughout Istanbul.
World Disability Day, which emerged as an awareness day to establish the ability to empathize with disabled individuals and increase the level of understanding towards them, was officially accepted by the United Nations in 1992, and events began to be held all over the world on the same date.
On this important day, where disabled individuals take part in various activities and raise awareness, students of Istanbul Gelişim University, School of Physical Education and Sports, Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences for Disabled People have planned many organizations throughout Istanbul.
• Sports and Entertainment Festival (December 1, 2022)
400 disabled individuals and their families participated in the organization, which was held in cooperation with Istanbul Gelişim University, Istanbul Youth and Sports Provincial Directorate, Fatih Youth and Sports District Directorate, Fatih Municipality, Haliç Water Sports Club and Special Athletes Federation.
• Swimming Competition (December 2, 2022)
100 disabled individuals and their families participated in the organization, which was held in cooperation with Istanbul Gelişim University, Istanbul Youth and Sports Provincial Directorate, Beylikdüzü Youth and Sports District Directorate and LC Waikiki.
• Better Together (December 3, 2022)
250 disabled individuals and their families participated in the organization organized in cooperation with Istanbul Gelişim University and Gaziosmanpaşa Municipality. The program started with the Breakfast program and then continued with entertaining sports activities.