The Intentional Inclusion Celebration
· International Day of Persons with Disabilities
From 2:00 PM
A celebration of life
A festival. A community. A movement.
A free festival where every life is celebrated, every talent is valued, and everyone belongs.
- 2:00 to 7:00 PM
- GEMS Dubai American Academy, Dubai
- Free entry, everyone welcome
For People of Determination
This is your festival
Built from the community, not booked from an agency.
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Take the stage
Musicians, dancers and models — the programme is built from the community, not booked from an agency. Tell us what you do and we will find the right place for it in the afternoon.
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Show your work
The exhibition is work by artists in our community, alongside workshops people can sit down and take part in. TIIC began with one young artist’s paintings.
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Run a stall
The Community Marketplace is for inclusive businesses, social enterprises, artists and entrepreneurs. Plenty of guests come specifically to find you.
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Come as a guest
Entry is free and registering takes a minute. It is also where you tell us what you need on the day, so it is ready before you arrive.
Or simply come. Access and what to expect.
On Instagram
@tiiccommunity is where the day-to-day lives — the people, the build-up and the podcast in short.
Our vision
More than one afternoon
The beginning of a community dedicated to celebrating life and creating opportunity across the UAE. We expect around eight hundred guests.
The day is for People of Determination, neurodivergent people, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, people with visual impairments, people with Down syndrome and developmental conditions, older adults, older adults living with memory conditions, cancer survivors, people living with chronic illness, people living with mental health challenges, people in recovery, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and every family in the UAE. If you are reading this, you are invited.
Together, we can build a more inclusive, accepting and empowered world for all.
Where to go next
The organisations behind TIIC
- Presented by
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- WebsiteNeoForge (opens in a new tab)