The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was established by the United Nations in 1992. It is a day that is attention to the needs, rights and potential of people with disabilities and disabilities. It is also an opportunity to remind how important it is to full and active participation of persons with disabilities in society.

The data shows that about 3 million people live in Poland with disability, which accounts for almost 8% of the entire society. Many of these people face both systemic and social barriers, which exacerbates the and makes it difficult for them to participate fully in public life.

The Community Self-Help House in Ełk together with Community Self-Help House in Kowale Oleckie organizes the Provincial The WMD conference "How to better understand your participant". Two-day the conference will begin on December 5 at the World Youth Day in Kowale Oleckie and will end on December 6 December at the World Youth Day in Ełk. The program includes, among m.in, discussion panels, lectures or therapeutic activities.

The Community Self-Help House in Ełk also invites 5 and 6 December for open days in their facilities at 33 Kościuszki Street and Kościuszki Street 28B. Everyone will be able to learn about the activities of this institution and support offer.