Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council lit up Lagan Valley Island and Union Bridge in purple on Wednesday December 3, 2025 to celebrate International Day of Disabled People.

Wednesday 3 December is the International Day of Disabled People, an annual UN-led day to promote the rights and well-being of disabled people.

Mayor, Alderman Amanda Grehan, said: "My theme for the year, is ‘Inclusivity for disabled people, a city that sees everyone’.

“The illumination is a reminder of the value and visibility of every individual in our community.”

Cllr Brian Higginson, Chair of Corporate Services - Alderman Amanda Grehan, Mayor - John Hanna, Scope pictured at Lisburn's Civic Centre. Pic credit: Scope

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Cllr Brian Higginson, Chair of Corporate Services, commented: "International Day of Disabled People reminds us of the responsibility we all share to remove barriers, listen to lived experiences, and ensure our services reflect the needs of everyone who calls this city home.”

John Hanna from the disability equality charity Scope added: "Thank you to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council for celebrating disabled people and highlighting the work we still need to do together to disable barriers to disability equality.”