Disability Voices
Art, Story and Belonging
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is recognized annually on December 3.
The United Nations recognizes this day to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and to raise awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic and cultural life.
In recognition of this day, the City, in collaboration with the Richmond Public Library, Richmond Art Gallery, and Cinevolution Media Arts Society, is hosting a series of free events that promote disability inclusion and reduce stigma through the arts. These events are centred around the diverse voices, experiences and perspectives of people with disabilities.
All events are free. Space is limited and registration is required.
Film Screening and Director Q&A: A Place Where I Belong
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
6:30 to 8:30pm
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Richmond Cultural Centre, Theatre Under the Stairs
7700 Minoru Gate
Join for a screening and discussion of A Place Where I Belong, a documentary following six 2SLGBTQIA+ people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities as they pursue visibility, love and freedom. Stay after the film for a moderated discussion with the director and two cast members.
Register for A Place Where I Belong Screening and Director Q&A.
Blind-Led Tours of the Richmond Art Gallery (English & Mandarin)
列治文美術館盲人導覽
Thursday, December 3, 2026
English tour: 10:00 to 11:00am
Mandarin tour: 11:00am to noon
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Learn more about the Richmond Art Gallery’s exhibition with a blind-led tour facilitated by Johnny (Tiger) Tai, a Richmond-based artist with sight loss and partial deafness. These unique tours allow visitors to experience contemporary art through visual and non-visual perspectives, challenging traditional ways of engaging with gallery spaces. Registration is recommended.
Tours take place in a dimly lit space with some artworks positioned on the floor.
Johnny Tai 雙語盲人導覽
英文導覽：10:00 – 11:00 am
國語導覽：11:00 am – 12:00 pm
歡迎參加由 Johnny (Tiger) Tai 戴大有主持的盲人導覽，深入了解美術館的當前展覽。Johnny Tai 是一位現居於列治文、有聽力障礙的盲人藝術家，他的導覽將帶領觀眾從視覺與非視覺的雙重角度體驗當代藝術，挑戰以健全身體為主導的美術館體驗方式。歡迎預約報名。
本次活動將於光線較暗、地面放置有藝術品的空間內進行。如您需要無障礙座位、美國手語等其他無障礙需求，請於 2026年11月20日（星期五）之前通過 accessibility@richmond.ca 或 604-276-4143 與我們聯繫。我們將盡力配合您的需求，確保所有參與者都能獲得無障礙且友善的體驗。
Register for / 報名: Blind-Led Tours of the Richmond Art Gallery
My Family's Joy: Stories, Signs & Belonging
Friday, December 4, 2026
9:30 to 10:30am
Suitable for students in Grades 4 and 5
Brighouse Library, Kids Program Room
7700 Minoru Gate
Join author Hanna Ahn for a reading of My Family’s Joy, a story about family, communication, and connection. Students will meet Lyra as she celebrates a birthday with her family, including her Deaf baby sister, father and grandparents. They’ll watch the story in American Sign Language, learn a few signs of their own, and talk together about the many ways we communicate and connect with one another.
Register for My Family's Joy: Stories, Signs & Belonging
Author Presentation with Dr. Keiko Honda
Saturday, December 5, 2026
2:00 to 3:00pm
Brighouse Library, 2nd Floor Program Room
7700 Minoru Gate
Join author Dr. Keiko Honda for a celebration of her new memoir, Words That Last. Moving through Bashō's karumi (lightness) and Shōnagon's okashi (delighted noticing), she traces what remains when the expected life falls away - and whether it's enough to build from. Dr. Keiko Honda is an epidemiologist whose life changed after a rare autoimmune disease led to long term wheelchair use.
This presentation will be an afternoon of reading, reflection and conversation about what we carry, what endures and what it means to pay attention. Books will be available for purchase, with a signing to follow.
Accessibility Information
Getting Here
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All events take place at the Richmond Cultural Centre and Brighouse Library located at 7700 Minoru Gate.
- Both facilities are approximately 800 metres from Richmond-Brighouse Canada Line Station.
- Accessible parking is available at ground level.
- Free all-day parking is available on the top floor of the Cultural Centre parkade. Please note that there is no elevator from the parkade.
Inside the Cultural Centre and Library
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Event spaces can be adapted for guests using wheelchairs or mobility devices, or guests requiring accessible seating.
- Events take place on the first and second floors, with stair and elevator access.
- Accessible multi-stall gendered washrooms are available on the first floor of the Cultural Centre.
- One accessible washroom is available on the 1st floor at the Library.
The City and its partners are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. All guests are kindly requested to refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, and other scented products.
If attendees require accommodations such as accessible seating, ASL interpretation, or other access needs that organizers should be aware of, they are asked to contact us at accessibility@richmond.ca or 604-276-4143 by Friday November 20, 2026. Every effort will be made to accommodate participants’ needs and help ensure an accessible and welcoming experience for all.
Contact
accessibility@richmond.ca 604-276-4143