Disability Pride Month Walk 2021

600 South Rosemary Avenue,West Palm Beach FL 33401

25 July, 2021

Description

Disability Pride Month Celebration "July is Disability Pride Month! This annual observance is used to promote visibility and mainstream awareness of the positive pride felt by people with disabilities. Using bold images and strong words, disability pride awareness dates, parades and festivals both uplift and challenge. Pride comes from celebrating our heritage, disability culture, the unique experiences that we have as people with differing abilities and the contributions that we offer society." (Ameridisability, 2019) The first Disability Pride Day was held in Boston in 1990; and first U.S. based Disability Pride Parade was held in Chicago in 2004. Today, Disability Pride Parades are held in a number of places nationwide, such as Los Angeles, New York City, San Antonio, Madison and Brighton, among many others. These events celebrate "disability culture" with the intention to positively influence the way people think about and/or define disability and to end the stigma of disability. "There is a tremendous need to create a counter-culture that teaches new values and beliefs, and acknowledges the dignity and worth of all human beings. Disability pride is a direct response to this need." - Sarah Triano, National Disabled Students Union. We will start out at Rohi's Readery for a socially distant and safe event to promote awareness and celebrate Disability Pride Month. Bring a poster to show your support! We'll also have supplies to create one at the Readery from 9:30AM-10:00AM 9:30AM-10:00AM Arrival and Poster Making (Optional) 10:00AM-10:15AM: Welcome and Intros 10:15AM: Advocate around Rosemary Square **Please register so we can ensure safe accommodations for ever everyone!