This July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month and the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A transformative civil rights law, the ADA broke down barriers, expanded access, and redefined what inclusion and equal opportunity looks like for millions of Americans with disabilities.
Signed into federal law on July 26, 1990, the ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, public services, transportation, telecommunications, and places open to the public. The law helped remove barriers that once prevented many individuals from fully participating in their communities and affirmed that accessibility is a civil right.
Disability Pride Month began as a way to celebrate those achievements while recognizing disability as a natural part of human diversity. Rather than focusing solely on challenges, Disability Pride encourages people to embrace disability identity, honor disability culture and history, and promote a more inclusive society for everyone.
Today, conversations about disability continue to evolve as advocates work to expand accessibility, opportunity, representation, and inclusion across all areas of community life. As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, we recognize this work is ongoing and shaped by lived experience and dialogue.
Throughout the month, we’ll be exploring disability history, culture, and ongoing conversations on Facebook.
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The Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Office provides specialized services for individuals with disabilities in both adapted and general recreation programs. We can work with participants, parents/guardians, and staff to help ensure that supports are in place to promote an enjoyable and successful program experience. Advanced notice for any requests for modifications are welcome.