IDPWD 2025! International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Celebrating Inclusive Reading with RealSAM BookClub

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It’s IDPWD 2025!

Each year on 3 December, the world comes together to recognise the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPWD) — a global moment dedicated to awareness, empowerment and inclusion. For blind and low-vision readers, one of the most powerful forms of inclusion is access: access to stories, to information, and to communities that understand and support their reading experience.

 

At RealSAM, accessibility isn’t an add-on — it’s the heart of everything we do. That’s why the RealSAM BookClub exists: to bring blind and visually impaired readers together through accessible literature, curated monthly selections and simple, voice-activated reading.

 

This #IDPWD, we’re celebrating the joy of reading without barriers.

 

🌍 Why the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Matters #IDPWD2025

 

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, supported by the United Nations, promotes:

 

  • Equal access to information and digital experiences
  • Inclusive technology that removes barriers
  • Representation of disabled people in culture and media
  • Community spaces where everyone can participate fully

 

For blind and partially sighted readers, access to books is a key part of inclusion. Traditional printed books often present barriers — but accessible formats, audiobooks and intuitive technology make reading possible for everyone.

 

📖 RealSAM BookClub: Accessible Reading that Empowers

 

RealSAM BookClub is designed specifically for blind and low-vision readers, providing:

 

✔ Accessible audiobook versions of every monthly title

✔ Simple, voice-activated controls using RealSAM devices

✔ A welcoming Facebook community to discuss each month’s picks

✔ Reading choices that celebrate diversity, storytelling and connection

 

This month’s festive lineup includes classics, mysteries and warm holiday romance — perfect for cosy winter nights.

 

By joining RealSAM BookClub, you’re joining a community that values shared reading, accessible literature and inclusive conversation.

 

How Accessible Reading Supports Disability Inclusion

 

Accessible reading isn’t just about books — it’s about:

 

  • Confidence, by removing reading barriers
  • Connection, through shared stories
  • Community, by meeting others who read like you
  • Independence, through voice-controlled technology
  • Empowerment, by accessing literature in your preferred format

 

On #IDPWD, we want to highlight how critical accessible reading is in creating a world where everyone belongs.

 

📚 On IDPWD 2025 Join the RealSAM BookClub Community

 

Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just discovering accessible books, RealSAM BookClub offers a space where blind and visually impaired readers can explore new stories every month.

 

👉 Join RealSAM BookClub here today!

 

Celebrate #IDPWD with us and discover the joy of reading without limits.