The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities were announced to be launched in the year 1992, the declaration of the United Nations General Assembly – Resolution 47/3. Day, aimed at raising awareness of disability issues and mobilize support for the appreciation of nature, the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities.
Maadhimisho ya kila mwaka ya Siku ya Kimataifa ya Watu wenye Ulemavu yalitangazwa na kuzinduliwa mnamo mwaka 1992, kwa tamko la Umoja wa Mataifa katika Mkutano Mkuu – Azimio 47/3. Maadhimisho ya Siku yana lengo la kukuza uelewa wa masuala ya ulemavu na kuhamasisha kuungwa mkono kwa kuthamini utu, haki na ustawi wa watu wenye ulemavu.