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@WorldPhysio1951
World Physiotherapy
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Physical therapists in Norway have successfully established direct access to physiotherapy for patients across the country. Full story: #globalpt
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Happy World Physical Therapy Day! #worldptday #globalpt
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Physical activity for life - a personal message from WCPT President @ekstokes to celebrate #WorldPTDay :
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@WorldPhysio1951
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. @ekstokes has been elected President of @WCPT1951
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Today is World Physical Therapy Day! Promote this year's "Physical Activity for Life" message #worldptday
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Our latest #COVID19 briefing paper focuses on safe rehabilitation for people living with #LongCovid Find out more: #GlobalPT @LongCOVIDPhysio @AWcpta @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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The WCPT Congress 2021 will be held in Dubai, hosted by the Emirates Physiotherapy Society. WCPT President @ekstokes announced the news today, congratulating the Emirates Physiotherapy Society on their successful bid: #globalpt #WCPT2021
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@WorldPhysio1951
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Welcome to the greatest show on physiotherapy earth. Read the full story: #WCPT2017
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@WorldPhysio1951
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#WorldPTDay is just 3 weeks away on 8 Sep - start planning your activities with WCPT's toolkit
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Fisioterapia en el manejo del paciente #COVID19 en fase aguda hospitalaria. Recomendaciones para guiar la práctica clínica: TY @analistapaz @Rober_Mtnez @Fernando_RamosG @csuarez_ser for translations #COVIDPhysio #globalpt
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Get Active. Stay Active. Talk to a physical therapist about using physical activity and exercise to help improve mental health #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Promote #WorldPTDay on 8 Sep with the #SoMe graphics produced to mark the day
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Happy World Physical Therapy Day! #WorldPTDay #addlifetoyears #GlobalPT
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What a great couple of days! Thank you to our member organisations and everyone involved with #WCPT2019GM - see you in Tokyo for #WCPT2023GM !
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Happy #WorldPTDay ! We hope you are using our materials to share the message about physiotherapy and arthritis #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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SAVE THE DATE: #WCPT2021 in Dubai, 8-10 April
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@WorldPhysio1951
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Physical therapists pay tribute to Lorena Enebral Pérez:
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@WorldPhysio1951
World Physiotherapy
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Great video showing role of physiotherapy as part of rehabilitation and functional movement #COVID19 #COVIDPhysio #globalpt
@vitorhazevedo
Vitor Hugo Azevedo 🫁🫀💪🏻
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We train people for life. For functional autonomy. For health. That is why physical activity and exercise is so important, safe and starting as early as possible. From the ICU to the community. eg, how many activities of daily living involve squats? #Squat #Covid #Physiotherapy
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@WorldPhysio1951
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The call for abstracts for #WCPT2019 is now open! This is your opportunity to present your work to a global audience at the profession's largest international event. #globalpt
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Good luck to everyone celebrating #worldptday on 8 September! We can’t wait to see your photos and posts! #globalpt
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Happy #WorldPTDay ! We hope you are using our materials to share the message about osteoarthritis #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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Thank you to all 5,000 #WCPT2019 participants. We hope you enjoyed congress and we look forward to seeing you in Dubai for #WCPT2021
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Handing over to #WCPT2019 Congress from #WCPT2017
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World Physiotherapy
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. @DrTedros thanks physiotherapists for their role during #Covid19 pandemic at #WorldPhysio2021 opening session Find out more: #GlobalPT @AWcpta @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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Have you seen the highlights from the #WCPT2019 opening ceremony? #globalPT at #WCPT2019
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Good luck to everyone celebrating #WorldPTDay on 8 Sept! We can’t wait to see your photos and posts! #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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To all who are starting their day in the WCPT Asia Western Pacific Region - Happy World Physical Therapy Day! #WorldPTDay
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World Physiotherapy
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Congress Programme Committee appointed for #wcpt2019 exciting to see content planning started #savethedate
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A statement from @ekstokes , @WorldPhysio1951 president: "World Physiotherapy is saddened and angered by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Our thoughts are with our colleagues and friends in Ukraine and those in the wider #GlobalPT community affected by these events.
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@WorldPhysio1951
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Happy #WorldPTDay ! Take a look at our materials about physiotherapy and arthritis: And graphics for you to share on social media: #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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WCPT announces the key sessions at #WCPT2019 . See the 119 opinion leaders and innovators who will present 26 focused symposia in Geneva. #globalpt
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@WorldPhysio1951
World Physiotherapy
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This year’s World PT Day materials are here! Download copies of the #WorldPTDay materials NOW in English & Spanish: 2022's theme is #osteoarthritis . Materials include information sheets, posters - & more! French added soon, other languages to follow.
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Want to know what the physical therapy profession looks like in different countries? Check out the profiles and infographics developed by WCPT from data supplied by its member organisations.
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Are you a physical therapist planning something extraordinary to celebrate #WorldPTDay on 8th Sep? If so, let us know info @wcpt .org
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@WorldPhysio1951
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. @WorldPhysio1951 is working with a number of partners to coordinate efforts in support of the physiotherapy profession and rehabilitation in #Ukraine . Find out more: #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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Thank you #globalpt for your support of #wcpt2019 | record no. focused symposium submissions | evidence-based, relevant, forward thinking, engaging & exciting = quality programme #savethedate
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World Physiotherapy
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How can therapists encourage lifestyle behaviour change? As sedentary lifestyles persist, Dr Margot Skinner highlights the issues #WCPT2017
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World Physiotherapy
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Are you ready for #worldptday ? You can download flyers and posters to share this year’s message about physical activity and mental health – and the role of physical therapists #globalpt
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Today is World Physical Therapy Day! Promote this year's "Physical Activity for Life" message #worldptday
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World Physiotherapy
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Did you know one in four people will experience a mental health issue during their lifetime? Find out how a physical therapist can help manage mental health issues #worldptday #globalpt
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@WorldPhysio1951
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Registration for #WCPT2019 is now OPEN! Register to attend individual days or the full programme, 10-13 May 2019, in Geneva. Super Early Bird registration is available until 31 Oct. More: #globalPT
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World Physiotherapy
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Good luck to everyone celebrating #WorldPTDay on 8 September! We can’t wait to see your photos and posts! #GlobalPT
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@WorldPhysio1951
World Physiotherapy
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. @WCPT1951 is sad to hear about the death of Freddy Kaltenborn - one of the founders of @IFOMPT and OMT
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@WorldPhysio1951
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Get ready for World Physical Therapy Day 2017 with the all-new toolkit: #WorldPTDay
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. @WCPT1951 General Meeting and Congress in 2023 will take place in Tokyo, Japan
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Many #WorldPTDay materials now avail in 9 languages. Download posters, infographics: &
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Did you know 11 sessions at #WCPT2019 will be live streamed? You can watch these sessions, regardless of where you live in the world, in real time and listen to the high profile speakers. After each live stream, you'll be able to watch a recording
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@WorldPhysio1951
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WCPT is committed to working with @WHO to achieve the vision of the Global Action Plan for Physical Activity to improve health for all and support more active people for a healthier world #BeActive
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Talk to a physical therapist and find out how physical therapy can help improve mental health #WorldMentaHealthDay
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Physical therapists join call to stop ‘ineffective and damaging’ low back pain treatment: #globalpt
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Today is #WorldHealthDay . Find out more about WCPT’s work to raise the profile of global health issues and provide materials and information to physical therapists around the world #globalPT #HealthForAll
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@WorldPhysio1951
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Indian Association of Physiotherapists readmitted as ⁦ @WorldPhysio1951 ⁩ member organisation
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@WorldPhysio1951
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#WorldPTDay will focus on #rehabilitation and #LongCOVID , and the role of physiotherapists in the treatment of people living with #LongCOVID Materials are available now in English and translators are working on many different languages More: #GlobalPT
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¡Feliz día mundial de la fisioterapia! #worldptday #globalpt
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Did you know... 63% of physiotherapists globally are women #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay
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Professor Charlotte Häger confirmed as chair of WCPT Congress Programme Committee: #WCPT2019
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Ecuadorian and Colombian physical therapists from the Ecuadorian Society of Physiotherapy, one of @WCPT1951 's member organisations, are providing support to people affected by the volcano in Guatemala #globalPT
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@WorldPhysio1951
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#RamadanMubarak to our colleagues and friends marking #Ramadan
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The World Physiotherapy Congress 2025 will be hosted by the Japanese Physical Therapy Association and take place in Tokyo, the board has announced.  Press release: #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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@WorldPhysio1951
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The volunteer team has arrived in Cape Town to help delegates get the most from #WCPT2017 . Look out for the yellow t-shirts!
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New for #WCPT2019GM : simultaneous translation service in English, French, and Spanish #globalPT
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@WorldPhysio1951
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Could you be a WCPT DOVE? The WCPT Experts Database is being relaunched as the WCPT Database of Volunteers and Experts (WCPT DOVES). Pl register if you are willing to support the development of the profession & share your expertise & experience #globalpt
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Did you know one in six people will have experienced a mental health issue in the past seven days? Find out how a physical therapist can help manage mental health issues #worldptday #globalpt
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The joggers at #WCPT2017 are off!
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Our colleagues at International Spinal Cord Society are holding a Spinal Cord Injury Physiotherapy Massive Open Online Course (SCIPT MOOC), starting on 7 Nov. More details: #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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@WorldPhysio1951
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. @WCPT and @ICRC have cemented their long-standing collaboration around #physiotherapy and physical #rehabilitation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. For more details:
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#WorldPTDay is on 8 September every year. It’s an opportunity for physiotherapists around the world to raise awareness about the crucial contribution of their profession. Take a look at how #WorldPTDay has been celebrated in the past: #GlobalPT
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Were you in Cape Town? The WCPT Congress has won an international award for outstanding legacy activities benefitting Africa and the wider community. Read the full story: #globalpt
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Thank you to all our volunteer translators who have helped provide almost 60 versions of this year's #WorldPTDay materials Find out more: #GlobalPT @AWcpta @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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@WorldPhysio1951
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. @melisslocke948 has been elected Vice President of @WCPT1951
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Registration fees and categories for #WCPT2019 Congress in Geneva have been announced. Registration opens in July … #globalPT
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Have you seen our toolkit for this year’s #WorldPTDay ? Get ready for 8 September with downloads for posters, infographics and more: 13 languages available and more coming soon! #GlobalPT
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The toolkit for World Physical Therapy Day 2017 is now available - time to start planning! #worldptday #globalpt
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Best wishes to our colleagues and friends celebrating Christmas #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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Thank you to all our volunteer translators who have helped us make the #WorldPTDay materials available in 38 languages #GlobalPT #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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A united member organisation from India would be welcome to reapply 4 @WCPT1951 membership #CentralCouncil4Physio
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. @worldphysio1951 member organisations have elected a new president and a new vice president Find out more: #GlobalPT @AWcpta @WorldPhysioAWP @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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@WorldPhysio1951
World Physiotherapy
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How many physical therapists can you get in a photo? Check out @ekstokes ’s composite selfie from the opening ceremony! #globalPT at #WCPT2019
@ekstokes
Dr. Emma Stokes
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Ok so this is not my finest moment but it's a 'composite' selfie of #WCPT2019 opening ceremony & if you come along to the closing ceremony on Monday, I'll try to do better!
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If you’re a student or early career physical therapist/physiotherapist, you could become a Network Facilitator for WCPT Future and represent your region, contribute to discussions, amplify the voice of others like you – and more! Deadline: 16 Nov. More:
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Türkiye'de 26.000 fizyoterapist bulunmaktadır. Tele sağlık hizmetleri sağlayabiliyorlar mı? Türkiye Fizyoterapi Derneği ve Türkiye'deki fizyoterapi hakkında daha fazla bilgi edinin: #GlobalPT @ERWorldPhysio
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‘An opportunity to celebrate our diversity, to laugh, to learn.’ @ekstokes looks forward to Cape Town #globalpt
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#WorldPTDay2021 will focus on #LongCovid and the role of physiotherapy. Campaign materials will be available in June. Watch our video about physiotherapy and #COVID19 #GlobalPT @LongCOVIDPhysio @AWcpta @ERWorldPhysio @WorldPhysioNACR @WorldPhysioSAR
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World Physiotherapy
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Promote World Physical Therapy Day today. Post one of the #SoMe #worldptday graphics
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The preliminary programme for #WCPT2019 is now published - it's time to start planning your days in Geneva! #globalpt
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Today is #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities . @WCPT1951 works with people and organisations to promote understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being for people affected by disability. More #globalpt
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