Disability Pride Month: Celebrate the Achievements and Contributions of People with Disabilities

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to commemorate the passing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. Officially recognized by New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and San Francisco mayor London Breed, Disability Pride is celebrated worldwide, including in the United Kingdom, South Africa, and other countries during various times of the year.

The Purpose of Disability Pride Month

The purpose of Disability Pride Month is to celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities, and to raise awareness of the challenges that they still face. It’s also a time to advocate for disability rights and inclusion.

How to Celebrate Disability Pride Month

• Attend a disability pride parade or march. This is a great way to show your support for differently abled person and to learn more about their rights.
• Participate in an educational event or workshop. There are many organizations that offer educational events and workshops on disability issues. This is a great way to learn more about the challenges that people with disabilities face and how you can help.
• Raise awareness of disability issues on social media or in your own community. You can do this by sharing information about disability rights, sharing stories from people with disabilities, or simply using the hashtag #DisabilityPride.
• Volunteer your time to a disability-related organization. There are many organizations that need volunteers to help them advocate for disability rights or to provide services to people with disabilities. This is a great way to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and impact your local or regional communities.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, Disability Pride Month is a time to come together and show our support for differently abled persons. It’s a time to celebrate our differences and to affirm our right to live full and independent lives.

Additional Holidays and Observances in July

• July 1 – Canada Day
• July 4 – Independence Day
• July 11 – World Population Day
• July 14 – International Non-Binary People Day
• July 18 – Nelson Mandela International Day
• July 26 – Disability Independence Day