Disability Pride Month: ‘Recognizing that disability is a natural and valuable part of human diversity’

Disability Pride Month is observed in July each year and commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.

This month celebrates the achievements, experiences, and challenges faced by the disability community. It also raises awareness about disability rights and promotes inclusion and accessibility for all.

Wheelchair users reflect on the impact and importance of Disability Pride Month.

In the year 2025, when politicians are being bolder about trying to erase disability from society, when ableism is becoming more violent and is more often met with applause instead of backlash, when it feels like as a society we are inching backwards. In times like these simply
celebrating our disabled bodies and our disabled identities can feel like a riot.

We are proudly here. We are boldly here. We know we have so much to offer. We know we make the world a better and more interesting place.

Adaptive Adventures

It's more than a celebration - it's a movement. It's about recognizing that disability is a natural and valuable part of human diversity - not something to fix or hide, but something to honor, elevate, and embrace.

Eliza Rain

As much as the world feels incredibly heavy right now I do still feel proud to be disabled, and the community we have built, and I hope in the future life will be a little easier for us.

Jennie Berry

Disability Pride isn't about pretending everything's fine. It's about owning the reality of being disabled in a world that's not built for us; the barriers, the bias, the burnout. It's about showing up unapologetically because of who we are, not in spite of it.

Mason Taylor

A lot of big feelings as the senate just passed the "Big Beautiful Bill" which will includes $930 billion in cuts over a decade to Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. Which many disabled people rely on for medical care.

We as disabled people deserve basic human rights and dignity just and anyone who's not disabled. Anyone can become disabled at any point in their life so if you're not currently disabled you should still want to be fighting for disability rights as you will most likely become disabled in your lifetime.

We as a disability community are fighting for our rights and yours.

Sophie Butler

Disability pride isn't about loving every aspect of the disabled experience, but knowing that you are worthy and deserving of respect to live an accessible & dignified life regardless.

Ru

On the first day of Disability Pride Month we wanted to share our guide on supporting your disabled pals all year round.

Erin Kay

Loving your disabled body is revolutionary in world trying to erase your disabled existence through Medicaid cuts