Disability Pride Month
Happy Disability Pride Month! Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor the diversity, resilience, and contributions of the disabled community while commemorating the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990.
On July 26, 2026, the nation will mark the 36th anniversary of this landmark civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and mandates accessibility.
What is represented on the Disability Pride Flag?
All six "standard" flag colors: disability spans borders between states and nations
Black field: mourning and rage for victims of ableist violence and abuse
Diagonal band: "cutting across" the walls and barriers that separate disabled people from society
Red stripe: physical disabilities
Gold stripe: cognitive and intellectual disabilities and neurodiversity
Blue stripe: psychiatric disabilities
Green stripe: sensory disabilities and sensory processing disabilities, including Deaf, blind, and Deafblind communities
Selected by The Arc’s National Council of Self-Advocates (NCSA), a disabled-led national council, the 2026 Disability Pride Month theme is “The World Works Better With Us.” It’s a clear reminder that inclusion isn’t just a value—it’s something that makes everyday life work better. When people with disabilities are included, respected, and supported, entire communities become stronger.
We have already had the chance to work with so many amazing people who have made our world better—and we can’t wait to continue.