“Why would you be proud to be disabled?”
I get asked that every July.

Here’s my answer:
Because I am:
Proud of the strength.
Proud of the creativity.
Proud of thriving in a world not built with us in mind and advocating for more every day.

I sit here proudly…
In this moment, especially in this time right now.
In this identity, as a disabled woman.
In this body, as whole.
In this chair, empowered.
In this voice, unwavering.
In this purpose, clear.

Disability Pride Month isn’t just a celebration…
It’s a revolution.
A declaration that we exist.
We belong.
We lead.
We shape culture.
And we are enough.

Want to support the disability movement this month?

Here are 4 powerful ways:

– Invest in disabled creators, activists, and businesses.
– Amplify disabled voices, don’t speak over them.
– Educate yourself: disability history is civil rights history.
– Advocate for accessibility in your workplace, schools, and events.

Happy Disability Pride Month AND Happy 35th Anniversary month of the ADA. 🫶🏼

Written by Alycia Anderson