by Johanne Mayer
Disability pride month is celebrated in July because it recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was passed on July. 26, 1990. Celebrating all people regardless of disability, their identities, their culture and their contributions to society is important. We all should feel accepted and included and we all can give back to society if given the chance. Being different should not be seen as a negative thing because we all are different and that is what makes the world go round; we all need to remember- we all need and want the same things. Disability pride month also seeks to change the way people think about and define disability and the stigma around it.
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