Disability Pride Month

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July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the history, achievements, and experiences of the disability community, and marking the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed on July 26, 1990. This month symbolizes progress toward inclusivity, beginning with Boston’s first Disability Pride Day in 1990 and Chicago’s first parade in 2004.

ID: Five vertical bars run down the left side of the graphic in the colors of the Disability Flag, from left to right: red, yellow, white, blue, and green. To the right of the bar reads, “There Is Ability in Disability” in large, black font. A thin line runs underneath it. Directly under reads, “Every July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month to honor the history, achievements, and experiences of the disability community. This month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation passed on July 26, 1990, that broke down barriers to inclusion.” in smaller, black font.

Although Disability Pride Month is an annual event, its message should resonate year-round. Here’s how you can take action:

📓 Educate Yourself About Ableism
Ableism assumes people with disabilities need fixing, leading to discrimination. Use “people with disabilities” to prioritize their humanity and read books to deepen your understanding of disability pride.

🙋 Participate in Disability Pride Month
Join parades and celebrations, whether you have a disability or not. Your participation helps create a more inclusive world.

🤗 Embrace Disability Pride Every Day
Promote inclusivity, awareness, and empathy daily. Support physical and digital accessibility for all abilities. Let’s build a world where everyone can thrive.