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The International Day of Disabled People will feature a talk titled 'Disability: A History of Resistance' at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff on 3 December 2026. This event is part of the Disability Justice Events Series 2026 and is free to attend.

Disability Arts Cymru: Disability Justice Events Series 2026

Diwrnod Rhyngwladol Pobl Anabl: Disability: A History of Resistance gan Yr Athro David Turner

// International Day of Disabled People: Disability: A History of Resistance by Professor David

[English description below]

Am Diwrnod Rhyngwladol Anabledd eleni, ymunwch a’r Athro David Turner, artist-ymgyrchydd Delphi Campbell, ac academydd James Patrick Cox am noswaith o archwilio llyfr David, Disability: A History of Resistance.

“Yn ystod adeg sy’n gweld cynnydd yn ableddiaeth, mae ein hanesion yn fwy pwysig nag erioed. Mae Disability: A History of Resistance yn adrodd stori newydd o orffennol Prydain sy’n dathlu protest, gwydnwch a phenderfynoldeb pobl anabl i wrthwynebu rhagfarn ac i ddweud straeon mwy gonest am eu bywydau. Rydw i’n gobeithio bydd hyn yn ysbrydoli pobl i ddarganfod eihun yr hanesion gwerthfawr o anabledd sy’n bodoli o’n gwmpas.”

- Yr Athro David Turner, Is-Cadeirydd Celfyddydau Anabledd Cymru ac awdur Disability: A History of Resistance.

Wedi’i chynnal gan Celfyddydau Anabledd Cymru yn Canolfan Celfyddydau Chapter

Iaith Arwyddion Prydain gan Cathryn McShane.

Capsiynau gan (i’w cadarnhau)

Diwrnod Rhyngwladol Anabledd, 3ydd Rhagfyr 2026.

7 - 8:30 yh.

Mae'r digwyddiad yma yn rhan o gyfres o ddigwyddiadau Cyfiawnder Anabledd 2026 gan Celfyddydau Anabledd Cymru.

Wrth edrych ymlaen i Ddiwrnod Rhyngwladol pobl Anabl, mae Celfyddydau Anabledd Cymru (DAC) yn cynnal 4 digwyddiad Cyfiawnder Anabledd ym mis Tachwedd a mis Rhagfyr. O dydd Iau 12 Tachwedd, bydd digwyddiadau wythnosol yn cael ei chynnal ar Zoom cyn terfynu gyda digwyddiad yn Chapter ar Ddiwrnod Rhynwladol Pobl Anabl, dydd Iau 3 Rhagfyr:

12/11: Gwrthsafiad Celfyddydol: Menywod, Creadigrwydd a Herio Rhywioldeb ym maes Gofal Iechyd (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003049276306?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Cyfranogwyr: Bethany Handley, Cerys Knighton, Lleucu Non, Elen Wyn, Delyth Jewell AS

19/11: Llwybrau Gwrthwynebiad: Cyliawnder Anabledd, Trafnidiaeth, a Goroesiad Creadigol (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003049590245?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Cyfranogwyr: Grace Quantock, Yanti Hashim, Mars Saude, Heledd Bianchi

26/11: Natur a Mynediad: Anabledd, Natur, Newid Hinsawdd a Chreadigrwydd (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003049841998?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Cyfranogwyr: Catherine Taylor Parry, Aidan Moesby, DeaNelia Lupton, Kirsty Lindsey (Newport Wetlands)

03/12: Diwrnod Rhyngwladol Pobl Anabl: Disability: A History of Resistance gan Yr Athro David Turner (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003049107802?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Cyfranogwyr: Athro David Turner, Delphi Campbell, James Patrick Cox

Mae’r digwyddiadau am ddim ac yn agored i bawb. Ymunwch a ni i rannu eich profiadau, ymatebion creadigol, a gobaith am newid.

Iaith Arwyddion Prydain a Chapsiynau ar gael. Cysylltwch â post@disabilityarts.cymru gyda unrhyw cwestiynau ac anghenion mynediad.

Diolch i Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru ac ein partner digidol Am a fydd yn rhannu recordiadau o’r digwyddiadau ar ei gwefan ambobdim.cymru

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International Day of Disabled People: Disability: A History of Resistance by Professor David

This International Day of Disability, join Professor David Turner, artist-activist Delphi Campbell, and academic James Patrick Cox for an evening of exploration into David’s book, Disability: A History of Resistance.

“At a time when ableism is on the rise, our histories matter more than ever. Disability: A History of Resistance tells a new story of Britain's past which celebrates disabled people's protest, resilience and determination to push back against prejudice and tell truer stories about their lives. I hope it will inspire people to discover for themselves the rich histories of disability that exist all around us.”

- Professor David Turner, DAC Vice Chair and author of Disability: A History of Resistance.

Hosted by Disability Arts Cymru at Chapter Arts Centre.

British Sign Language provided by Cathryn McShane.

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International Day of Disability, 3rd December 2026.

7 - 8:30 pm.

This event is part of a series of Disability Justice events 2026 by Disability Arts Cymru (DAC).

Building up to International Day of Disabled People, Disability Arts Cymru (DAC) are hosting 4 Disability Justice events in November and December. From Thursday 12 November, there will be weekly events on Zoom before a final event at Chapter for International Day of Disabled People on Thursday 3 December:

12/11: Art as Resistance: Women, Creativity and Challenging Gender Disparities in Healthcare (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003049276306?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Contributors: Bethany Handley, Cerys Knighton, Lleucu Non, Elen Wyn, Delyth Jewell AS

19/11: Routes of Resistance: Disability Justice, Transport and Creative Survival (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003049590245?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Contributors: Grace Quantock, Yanti Hashim, Mars Saude, Heledd Bianchi

26/11: Nature and Access: Disability, Nature, Climate Change and Creativit

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International Day of Disabled People - Disability: A History of Resistance takes place on Thursday, 3 December 2026 at 19:00.

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