Updated July 8, 2026 Quick answer: Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate disability identity and community, mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and push for full inclusion in everyday life. The 2026 theme is “The World Works Better With Us.” Key Facts More than 1 in 4 U.S. […]
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