Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Identity, Connections and Inclusion

By Christina Waddle | July 1, 2025

July is Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate the identities, voices, and contributions of people with disabilities, while also recognizing the ongoing work needed to build a truly inclusive world.

At Ken Anderson Alliance (KAA), Disability Pride is more than a moment. It’s a mindset. It’s built into everything we do year-round to empower adults with disabilities to build meaningful relationships, increase their independently, and contribute to their community.

Why Disability Pride Matters

Disability Pride Month began in 1990, the same year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. It serves as a powerful reminder that people with disabilities are not defined by limitations—but by strength, resilience, and pride in who they are.

Disability pride challenges outdated narratives and instead uplifts self-advocacy, visibility, and joy. It’s about taking up space, being heard, and celebrating the unique talents and perspectives of the disability community.

Pride in Action at KAA

We see pride in every person who thrives in our programs:

  • Amaryllis, who found a space where she could thrive socially, and develop into a caring, confident woman;
  • Dan, whose participation in PROGRAM provided opportunities to form connections in the local community and share his skills and talents;
  • Evan, who found a job where his co-workers connect with him and support him like family.

Disability Pride Month gives us a chance to celebrate these stories and push for more opportunities for inclusion, visibility, and equity.

How You Can Celebrate with Us

No matter how you’re connected to the disability community—whether you’re living it, loving someone in it, or cheering it on—you’re invited to celebrate with us this month:

  • Share stories and help raise awareness on social media
  • Volunteer with KAA—Sign up here
  • Donate to KAA or other organizations serving people with disabilities

*You can make a gift in honor of a person with a disability, a volunteer, professional or others

  • Join us Saturday, July 26 at the OTR Stillhouse to celebrate Disability Pride and the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) *Includes a performance by The Screamers (comprised of KAA musicians)

Pride All Year Long

At Ken Anderson Alliance, we believe in a world where every adult with a disability can live a fulfilling, self-directed life—and be proud of who they are. That’s not just a goal for July. That’s our mission every day.

This Disability Pride Month, let’s celebrate identity, demand inclusion, and spread the pride.

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