Updated Jan 20, 2021 | 10:46 IST
The International Day of Acceptance honours late Annie Hopkins, founder of 3E Love and creator of the International Symbol of Acceptance. International Day of Acceptance | Photo Credit: Facebook
The International Day of Acceptance is observed every year on January 20. The day honours late Annie Hopkins, founder of 3E Love and creator of the International Symbol of Acceptance. It is dedicated to the social acceptance of disability.
Who was Annie Hopkins?
Annie Hopkins who was born in 1984 grew up in a world that tried to limit what she could be and what she could do. She was expected to not pursue higher education or to live independently. However, Annie didn t care. She chose to live her life the way she wanted.