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3 days ago · It also has its own Disability Pride flag, a sideways band of five colored stripes with slight lightning bolt shapes, which was invented in 2019 by Ann Magill, an award-winning artist with cerebral palsy. [Devs: when publishing, please include an image of the flag here. Link to the source in the caption.] How to Enjoy Disability Pride
5 days ago · Denver, July 5 th, 1978, disability pride compelled 19 people with disabilities to block the intersection of Colfax and Broadway in protest of public transit buses that did not accommodate them. This group is now referred to as “The Gang of 19” and an important part of disability history in our nation. They were successful in bringing to ...
4 days ago · Disability Pride Month was established to commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, a landmark legislation prohibiting discrimination based on disability. Beyond celebration, this month is a call to action for increased awareness, advocacy, and inclusion.
4 days ago · The Disability Pride Flag was created by Anne Magill in 2019 and redesigned in 2021. The colors in the updated flag represent: Green for sensory disabilities. Charcoal gray background mourns disabled people who have died due to ableism, violence, negligence, suicide, rebellion, illness and eugenics. Let’s share the joy and pride disability ...
1 day ago · 11:00. 6 tips to help you save on back-to-school shopping this year! 10:52. Attending Buffalo’s Disability Pride Festival highlighted the need for year-round support and inclusion for people ...
5 days ago · Disability Pride Month raises awareness of and promotes conversations about how employers can be better allies of the disabled community. This guide shows how employers can better support disabled employees in the workplace.
4 days ago · Pride in our educational practices should stem not just from academic achievements, but from our commitment to creating inclusive spaces where every student’s needs, abilities, and linguistic backgrounds are welcome through the front door. Dale Ireland (she/they) is a disabled academic specializing in disability studies.
