In this guide, you will learn about Disability Pride Month, why and how it was created, and how organizations can best support their team members and community with disabilities.
July 26, 2023, marks the 33nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and many advancements have been made since the event’s inception. In this guide, we explore the unacceptable historical treatment of people with disabilities and the groups who have fought for their rights, like The League of the Physically Handicapped.
Given the COVID-19 pandemic, Disability Pride is not only a celebration of disability identities, but also a celebration of life and survival. Learn how to take steps toward allyship and advocacy for those with disabilities by looking beyond stereotypes and understanding people as individuals first.
There are also many disabled people to celebrate, who have been living their authentic lives all over the world. Disability Pride Month is an excellent opportunity to educate and invite allies and raise global awareness, exemplified through learning disability etiquette, understanding micro-aggressions, ableism, implicit biases, and more.
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