Disability Pride

July is Disability Pride Month.

Stemming from the July 26th signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities.

Disability Pride Month is a time to recognize the history, achievements, experiences, contributions, and struggles of people with disabilities. It affirms that disability is a natural and valuable part of human diversity—not a deficit or condition to be fixed.

This is a celebration of identities and culture. Also a time to bring awareness to think patterns towards people with disabilities, how disability is defined, and to end the stigma of disability, promoting instead the belief that disability is a natural part of human diversity and that inclusion should emote pride not shame.

Let's foster a culture of inclusion, accepting and honoring each person's uniqueness.

Happy Disability Pride Month!