Celebrate Disability Pride Month with RISE
Disability Pride Month has been celebrated every July since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in July 1990. This powerful law provides people with disabilities access to fundamental civil rights and legal protections, such as publicly accessible accommodations and unlawful employment discrimination. While the ADA was an outstanding achievement for individuals living with disabilities, various stigmas, misinformation, and negative perspectives regarding disabilities remain. Join RISE Services, Inc. Arizona, as we learn how Disability Pride Month erases negative perspectives and honors children and adults living with disabilities and their families.
What Is Disability Pride?
Disability Pride acknowledges that individuals with disabilities are an essential part of human diversity. They are valued members of society and deserve recognition from others and themselves. This movement encourages children and adults with disabilities to be proud and not ashamed of who they are. It also promotes an inclusive environment for individuals living with disabilities, where they are welcomed and respected regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, or disability.
What is Disability Pride Month?
Disability Pride Month honors individuals living with disabilities by celebrating their gifts and abilities, embracing their unique qualities, and highlighting their innate value and worth as fellow members of society. It provides opportunities for individuals to learn more about disability culture and why disability pride matters. This global event raises awareness about discrimination and uninformed stereotypes surrounding people with disabilities. Individuals with negative attitudes towards the disability community are encouraged to let go of these archaic perspectives and embrace children and adults living with disabilities as valued members of their communities.
Supporting Disability Pride at RISE
At RISE Services, Inc. Arizona, we create practical, professional, and personal growth opportunities for individuals of all ages who live with disabilities. Our staff warmly welcomes each participant with a respectful attitude and encouraging smile. We do our best to affirm their value, recognize their unique abilities, and create an environment encouraging them to share their ideas, perspectives, and experiences. We assist participants and their families in choosing services that meet their needs and provide the right assistance for their circumstances. Each participant has access to learning opportunities and customized solutions that will help them lead fulfilling and productive lives.
Creating Opportunities for and with People with Disabilities
RISE Arizona is honored to work with and support children and adults with disabilities, helping them celebrate their value and achievements during Disability Pride Month. We offer several services, including in-home care, independent living homes, and residential homes. Contact us today to learn more. We’ll happily answer any questions about our residential services and other person-centered programs.
“Disability Pride Month 2024: Empower, Nurture, and Celebrate,” Hope and Homes for Children (blog), June 27, 2024, https://www.hopeandhomes.org/days/disability-pride-month/
