In 1981, the International Year of Disabled Persons, Disabled Peoples’ International was inaugurated at its first World Congress in Singapore. Around 400 disabled delegates from every region of the world agreed that persons with disabilities must unite and organise to claim their rights — “a voice of our own”.
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DPI 1st World Congress — Singapore
DPI was inaugurated at its first World Congress in Singapore, with some 400 disabled delegates from every region of the world.
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Jan
1
1985
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DPI Council Meeting — Bahamas
1 January 1985 Nassau, The Bahamas
DPI met in the Bahamas in 1985, a gathering that helped resolve internal tensions in the young organisation.
Jan
1
1989
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DPI 2nd World Assembly — Bogotá
1 January 1989 Bogotá, Colombia
The 2nd DPI World Assembly was held in Bogotá, Colombia, in 1989.
Apr
21
1992
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DPI 3rd World Assembly — Vancouver
21 April 1992 Vancouver, Canada
The 3rd DPI World Assembly was held in Vancouver, Canada, in 1992.