Celebrate Disability Pride Month at Work
Looking for a quick, actionable way to observe Disability Pride Month? This post gives you a fast, DIY DEI tip you can apply right now.
Disability Pride Month, celebrated every July, honors people with disabilities and the vibrant diversity of the disability community. It’s a time to recognize disability as a natural part of human diversity—not something to be ashamed of. If you’re wondering how to meaningfully observe this month at work, you’re in the right place. Let’s explore a fast, inclusive action you can take today.
Why Disability Pride Month Matters
Disability Pride Month began in 1990, marking the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
But this month is about more than legal rights. It’s about disability as identity, culture, and pride. It’s about rejecting ableism—the systemic devaluing of disabled lives—and celebrating the leadership, resilience, and brilliance of disabled people across every industry.
Observing Disability Pride Month at work signals your commitment to inclusion that goes beyond compliance. It’s an opportunity to challenge assumptions, expand accessibility, and foster workplace cultures where all employees can thrive.
Let’s explore one actionable way to begin.
One Inclusive Celebration Idea: Normalize Accessibility Checks in Meetings
A quick, actionable way to honor Disability Pride Month is to start normalizing accessibility checks at the beginning of meetings.
How to do it:
- Open your meeting by asking: “What do you need to fully participate today?”
- Provide options like using the chat, requesting breaks, or asking for alternative formats.
- Make it standard, not special. The more regularly you ask, the more comfortable people will feel sharing.
- Follow up with resources or adjustments when needs are expressed.
This creates a safer, more accessible space—every month, not just in July.
Small, consistent practices like this build trust and shift workplace norms. Let’s keep going.
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Pause & Reflect:
How can your team make accessibility part of everyday conversations—not just during Disability Pride Month?
