Disability Pride Month for Adults

Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990. This annual celebration recognizes the identities, culture, contributions, and diversity of people with disabilities.

Updated July 2, 2025
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The boys of Riverside : a deaf football team and a quest for glory
Fuller, Thomas (Journalist)
Paper Book
NAMED A BEST BOOK BY BOOK RIOT, AND MORE! . The incredible story of an all-deaf high school football team's triumphant climb from underdog to undefeated, their inspirational brotherhood, a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, and the indefatigable head coach who spearheaded the...
Against technoableism : rethinking who needs improvement
Shew, Ashley
Paper Book
When bioethicist and professor Ashley Shew became a self-described "hard-of-hearing chemobrained amputee with Crohn's disease and tinnitus," there was no returning to "normal." Suddenly well-meaning people called her an "inspiration" while grocery shopping or viewed her as a needy recipient of...
Demystifying disability : what to know, what to say, and how to be an ally
Ladau, Emily
Paper Book
An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and whatnotto do) andhow you can help make the world a more inclusive place ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR- NPR, Booklist . "A candid,...
Everything no one tells you about parenting a disabled child : your guide to the essential systems, services, and supports
Coleman, Kelley
Paper Book
The honest, relatable, actionable roadmap to the practicalities of parenting a disabled child, featuring personal stories, expert interviews, and the foundational information parents need to know about topics including diagnosis, school, doctors, insurance, financial planning, disability rights,...

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