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12/2/2021

December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day was first observed in 1992 by the UN to promote help persons with disabilities.
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December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day was first observed in 1992 by the UN to promote awareness of the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The UN defines a disability as condition or function judged to be significantly impaired relative to the usual standard of an individual of their group. 

According to the CDC, one in four adults in the United States—61 million people—have a disability. 

In 2018, the CDC found that an estimated 17.4 million (32.9%) adults with disabilities experienced frequent mental distress (which is defined as 14 or more reported mentally unhealthy days in the past 30 days). 

NAMI explained some of the significant barriers to mental health care for persons with disabilities, such as: 

  • Lack of integrated care 
  • Poverty and unemployment 
  • Cost 
  • Communication barriers 

Caminar is committed to supporting persons with disabilities through our various services and programs.  

Resources  

Caminar Jobs Plus  

Caminar Supported Education  

American Association of People with Disabilities 

CDC Disability & Health Information 

Financial Assistance and Support Services for People with Disabilities    

Emergency contacts

For mental health or substance use treatment services, 
please contact us:
Santa Clara County: (408) 292-9353
San Mateo County: (650) 372-4080
Solano County: (707) 648-8121
If you are calling after normal business hours or you are in crisis, 
please CALL OR TEXT 988 or contact one of the following:
Butte Crisis Hotline: 1(800) 334-6622
San Mateo Crisis Hotline: (650) 579-0350
Santa Clara County Crisis Line: (855) 278-4204
Solano Crisis Hotline: (707) 428-1131