What Is Disability Pride Month?

by Careseekers

Disability Pride Month is an annual event celebrated each July to honour the diversity, achievements, and rights of people with disability. It’s about promoting visibility, breaking down stigma, and recognising disability as a natural and valuable part of human diversity.

Why Do We Celebrate Disability Pride Month?

Disability Pride Month highlights:

  • The importance of inclusion and accessibility

  • The unique experiences and contributions of people with disability

  • The right to live with dignity, autonomy, and pride

For many, it’s not just a celebration - it’s also a call to action for governments, organisations, and communities to support true equality and independence for all.

The History of Disability Pride Month

The first official Disability Pride events took place in the United States in 1990, coinciding with the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since then, Disability Pride Month has grown internationally, including here in Australia.

What Does Disability Pride Mean?

Disability Pride means:

  • Embracing disability as part of one’s identity

  • Rejecting outdated ideas that frame disability as something negative

  • Promoting positive representation of people with disability in all areas of life

How Can You Support Disability Pride Month?

Whether you are part of the disability community or an ally, you can support Disability Pride Month by:

  • Listening to and amplifying the voices of people with disability

  • Advocating for greater accessibility and inclusion

  • Choosing services and platforms that empower people with disability

Find Trusted Disability Support Workers Through Careseekers

At Careseekers, we connect people with trusted, vetted disability support workers through a simple, flexible online platform.

Careseekers makes it easy to:

  • Search for experienced, independent support workers

  • Choose workers who fit your needs, goals, and lifestyle

  • Maintain full choice and control over your supports

Looking for the right match? Try CS Whiz.

CS Whiz is our smart matching tool that helps you quickly find the best disability support workers for your specific needs. Simply answer a few questions, and CS Whiz does the searching for you.

Start Finding Your Support Team Today

This Disability Pride Month - and every month - Careseekers is here to help you connect with support workers who respect your individuality and empower your independence.

Visit Careseekers to start your search or try CS Whiz.

To find disability support services, please visit www.careseekers.com.au/services/disability-support-workers

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