Last summer, the CARES Lab proudly participated in the St. John’s Pride Parade to celebrate Disability Pride Month and advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and visibility for disabled people in 2SLGBTQ+ spaces. We’re a little late in sharing this, but it was such a meaningful event that we didn’t want to miss the chance to highlight it!
What is Disability Pride Month?
Celebrated every July, Disability Pride Month honors the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. It acknowledges the tireless efforts of disability rights activists who have fought for equal rights, accessibility, and inclusion. July was chosen to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, and is now recognized in Canada and beyond as a time to celebrate disability justice and pride.
With our decorated “float,” Disability Pride & CARES Lab swag, and an amazing group of students, colleagues, and friends, we marched from City Hall to Bannerman Park, a 2km route filled with joy, community, and solidarity.
Pride is more than a celebration. It’s about disability justice, intersectionality, and making sure all communities feel seen and included. We were thrilled to take part and look forward to continuing our advocacy for disability and 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion in social work and beyond!
