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Quotes For International Day Of Persons With Disabilities:  The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on December 3rd annually, as established by the United Nations. The theme for International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 is “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”. The objective of the theme is to make sure that each person with disabilities is treated with dignity, rights, and full participation in society. The day focuses on building a nation where everyone is equal, especially a person with disability and empowering each one of them with proper education, healthcare and overall quality of life.

To know more, here is a list of more than 50 inspiring quotes by famous people to celebrate strength and inclusion on the world awareness day of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

List Of 50+ Inspiring Quotes To Celebrate Strength And Inclusion On International Day Of Persons With Disabilities 2025:

1. "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure despite overwhelming obstacles." - Christopher Reeve

2. "Strength beyond measure."

3. "My disability has opened my eyes to see my true abilities." - Robert M. Hensel

4. "When everyone else says you can't, determination says, 'YES YOU CAN.'" - Robert M. Hensel

5. "Placing one foot in front of the other, I've climbed to higher lengths. Reaching beyond my own limitations, to show my inner strength." - Robert M. Hensel

6. "I’m officially disabled, but I’m truly enabled because of my lack of limbs." - Nick Vujicic

7. "Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength."

8. "When you focus on someone’s disability, you’ll overlook their abilities, beauty and uniqueness." - Yvonne Pierre

9. "I am conscious of a soulsense that lifts me above the narrow, cramping circumstances of my life." - Helen Keller

10. "One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalised and cruelly mocked, but cannot be taken away unless it is surrendered." - Michael J. Fox

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11. "Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn’t mean he lacks vision." - Stevie Wonder

12."At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can." - Frida Kahlo

13. "I don't need easy. I just need possible." - Bethany Hamilton

14. "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius

15. "Ability is limitless."

16. "Potential knows no bounds."

17. "Embrace the power within."

18. "Challenges reveal our true potential."

19. "Strength in diversity."

20. "There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more." - Robert M. Hensel

21. "It takes an open-minded individual to look beyond a disability, and see that ability has so much more to offer." - Robert M. Hensel

22. "I choose not to place ‘DIS’ in my ability." - Robert M. Hensel

23. "See the person, not the disability."

24. "Empowerment through acceptance."

25. "Different abilities, same potential."

26. "Break barriers, build bridges."

27. "Inclusion unlocks potential."

28. "Diverse abilities, shared humanity."

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29. "Embrace, empower, achieve."

30. "Strength through inclusion."

31. "Every ability matters."

32. "Inclusion fuels innovation."

33. "United in diversity."

34. "Together, we are unstoppable."

35. "Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye." - Helen Keller

36. "Your success and happiness lie in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy, and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties." - Joey Reiman

37. "Life is all about balance. Since I have only one leg, I understand that well." - Sandy Fussell

38. "We know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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39. "Abilities shine, limitations fade."

40. "Diversity is our greatest strength."

41. "Every person is capable."

42. "Rise above limitations."

43. "Possibilities are endless."

44. "Inclusion fuels progress."

45. "Disabilities are not obstacles."

46. "Ability, not disability, defines us."

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47. "The biggest reflection of humanity is Kindness"

48. "Only your mind can limit you"

49. "Celebrate your strengths and acknowledge your weaknesses."

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50. "Ability is a state of mind."

51. "Challenges are not hardships; each one of them is an opportunity."

52. "Focus on strengths, not limitations."

53. "Strength in every challenge."

54. "Beyond disabilities, we shine."

55. "No limits, just potential."

Each of the above-mentioned quotes is perfect to spread the word about the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025. The day is also about fostering growth and the standard of living among all citizens, irrespective of their limitations and abilities.

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Therefore, on this International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, let’s empower people and ensure accessibility, challenge stereotypical norms, and implement reforms to accommodate all. Happy International Day of Persons With Disabilities 2025. Let strength and inclusion help us build a fair and equal world for all.

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