Around Amherst: Town celebrating Disability Pride Month

Around Amherst: Town celebrating Disability Pride Month

AMHERST — Amherst is celebrating Disability Pride Month, aiming to end the stigma of disability and make the town inclusive for all by issuing a proclamation, raising a flag in front of Town Hall and taking part in a film festival with two other area communities.

Disability Pride Month - TulsaKids Magazine

Chosen by self-advocates, the theme of this year’s Disability Pride Month is “We Belong Here, and We’re Here to Stay.” People with disabilities are part of our communities and deserve to be accepted and included. Approximately one in four people in the United States, about 70 million, have some type of disability. Disabilities are a natural part of the human condition. July is the month we recognize the diversity that exists and celebrate the 35…

Reclaiming Our Radical Roots: 35th Anniversary of ADA & Disability Pride Celebration : Indybay

Ed Roberts Campus - on Woolsey Street outside 3075 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94703 Ashby BART Station. ACCESS: Wheelchair-accessible. ASL and CART provided. Masks required and KN95 masks available. Hybrid event - Main Stage speakers and performers (from 4:00-6:00 p.m.) will be hybrid via Zoom.