How to make celebrations accessible for all the family

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All children and young people with vision impairment should be able to participate in any cultural and religious celebrations they want to join. Here we share information about different cultural and religious events taking place throughout the year. Our guides suggest how to make these celebrations accessible and fun for the whole family.

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Ramadan

Celebrate the Muslim holiday of Ramadan with fun activities that children and young people with vision impairment can enjoy.

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, which means Fifth of May in Spanish, commemorates a significant battle during the Franco-Mexican War that took place on 5 May 1862 in Puebla.

Chinese New Year

Find fun activities for children and young people with vision impairment to celebrate Chinese New Year.

World Book Day

World Book Day is a celebration of reading that takes place in March. Over 100 countries are involved in the celebrations which include low-cost access to books.