Disability Pride Month occurs in July, marking the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act's signing. This year celebrates 35 years with events nationwide. Cincinnati hosts activities including documentary screenings, a carnival, and an inclusive roller skating event. Organizer Morgan Rigaud states skating symbolizes freedom and shared challenges, while participant Michael Denlinger highlights the joy of inclusion and the significance of expressing oneself on the rink, reflecting on his early experiences with disability activism due to the ADA's effects.
July is Disability Pride Month, commemorating July 26th, the date the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990.
Cities across America celebrate 35 years of the ADA with parades and festivals, including events in Cincinnati like documentaries, a carnival, and roller-skating.
Morgan Rigaud noted that skating presents a challenge for everyone, likening the wobbliness to the initial uncertainty of new experiences, symbolizing a sense of freedom.
Michael Denlinger, a disability rights activist, expressed joy in skating on the rink, emphasizing that the experience goes beyond speed; it's about inclusion and participation.
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