Observed annually on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an occasion for the international community to recognize the contributions of persons with disabilities, raise awareness of their rights, and mobilize support for efforts towards a more inclusive, accessible and equitable society. In 2026, the observance holds particular significance as it marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by the United Nations General Assembly. This year's theme is “The CRPD at 20: Building on Progress, Advancing the Future”.
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As part of projects funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) through the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), from September to October 2026, ACDC coordinated with relevant organizations to install solar power systems at facilities providing care, education, vocational training, and support for persons with disabilities in Quang Tri Province and Hue City.
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On October 15, 2026, the Gia Lai Provincial Department of Health, Humanity & Inclusion (HI), and the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) jointly organized the Workshop “Direct Support and Livelihood Development to Promote Independent Living and Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities” in Gia Lai Province. The event was held under the Inclusion IIb Project, implemented in Gia Lai and Quang Ngai provinces.
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On October 9, 2026, Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) and full-time Vice President of the Vietnam Federation on Disability (VFD), attended the training programme entitled “Implementing the Plan to Strengthen the Effective Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Programme to Support Persons with Disabilities for the 2026–2030 Period”, organised by the Department of Social Assistance under the Ministry of Health in Quang Ninh Province.
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On September 6, 2026, at the Thuong My Village Hall, Gio Linh Commune, Quang Tri Province, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC) organized an exchange activity among psychological support groups for persons with disabilities and family members under the theme “Connect – Share – Accompany.” The activity was organized as part of the project “Independent Living and Social Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities in Quang Tri, Vietnam,” funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH), with the aim of creating a friendly space where members could meet, share experiences, and continue practicing mental health care skills in their daily lives.
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On August 15 – 16 and 22 – 23, 2026, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the Organization of Persons with Disabilities – Protection of Persons with Disabilities and Orphans of Hue City , Hue City Rehabilitation Hospital, local authorities, and commune/ward health stations, organized the closing of home-based rehabilitation (RH) intervention cases for 78 persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims. The activity is part of the project “Enhancing livelihood and well-being of persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims in Hue City, Vietnam,” funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) through ACDC.
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On 13 – 14 August 2026, Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in coordination with the Hue City Association for the Protection of People with Disabilities and Orphans and relevant agencies, completed the provision of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices to 86 persons with disabilities and Agent Orange victims in 11 communes and wards across Hue City. This activity followed the prosthetic and orthotic fitting and trial process conducted in July 2026. The activity was implemented under the project “Livelihood Support and Quality of Life Improvement for Persons with Disabilities and Agent Orange Victims in Hue City,” funded by Green Cross Switzerland (GCCH) through ACDC.
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On August 11, 2026, the Ministry of Health issued Decision No. 2559/QD-BYT on the Master Plan for the implementation of the Program for Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for the 2026–2030 period. The Plan concretizes the objectives of the Program for Assistance to Persons with Disabilities for the 2021–2030 period, while strengthening the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and relevant recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Key highlights include:
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On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange Disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 – August 10, 2026), Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director of the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), attended commemorative activities organized by the Association for Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin in Hue City and Quang Tri OPD. Through these activities, ACDC continues to play an important role in mobilizing resources and coordinating with local organizations to support persons with disabilities, Agent Orange victims and their families in improving living conditions, enhancing access to essential services and promoting social inclusion.
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On the morning of August 7, 2026, in Quang Tri Province, the Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the the Association of People with Disabilities, Victims of Agent Orange, and the Association for the Protection of Children's Rights in Quang Tri province and the Employment Service Center, organized the 2026 “Inclusive Job Fair – Empowering Opportunities for All”.
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