A Movement to make Pennsylvania Disability PROUD!
We are the Commonwealth of Independence!
Let’s make it a reality for every Pennsylvanian!
Id…Large road sign with Pennsylvania Welcomes You.
State of Independence in white banner underneath the the green state shield graphic.
‘Disability culture must arise out of the spontaneous desire of disabled people to share our feelings, experiences and desires, our loves and hates, our pleasures as well as our sufferings, amongst ourselves. In other words, we have to make the choice that we want to identify ourselves as disabled people. We have to be willing to express our separate identity. There can be no disability culture without this freely made choice.’
—Vic Finklestein
Programming in 2024, check it out!
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Inclusive Dance Workshops
April 20 - June 15th 12 pm - 2 pm
Location: 112 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia
Inclusive Dance workshops are designed for all people ages 18 and older. We welcome people with and without disabilities to come together for two hours to explore dance through the DanceAbility™ method. This internationally recognized method uses dance improvisation exercises to provide inclusion for all participants. Participants can explore self expression through movement and build community. No experience is necessary to participate and all levels of dance are welcome.
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Disability Pride @ the Capitol
May 1, 2024 9 am - 2 pm
Join us for an amazing day of advocacy on May 1, 2024 between 9am-2pm at the Capitol building in Harrisburg. This is a day for all people who identify with a disability, Deaf, blind, neurodiverse, chronically ill, our friends, families, disability organizations, workers, and allies to come together and have our voice heard.
9am-12pm: Visits with your representatives/senators
12-1pm: Rally with snacks and waters
1pm: Press Conference at the bottom of the front steps, followed by a CAPTIOL CRAWL
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STAY TUNED for more info!
Forest Bathing in June!
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Philly PRIDE
June 2, 2024 All Day
Join us at Philly PRIDE this year! We are hosting the Decompression Zone again this year. Come out and enjoy PRIDE, stop in at the Decompression Zone for some sensory FUN activities.
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Disability Pride Pittston
June 22, 2024 11 am - 4 p
Join us for a day of celebration in partnership with PA Inclusive who is celebrating their 10th Anniversary. Fun, games, live music, resources, and more.
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Disability Pride Lehigh Valley Art Fest
July 20, 2024 11am - 4pm
Join us for the 2nd annual celebration in partnership with LVACA. Spend the day with live music, fun games, art shows, resources, sensory friendly space, and more.
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Disability Pride Williamsport
August 10, 2-24 10am - 3pm
Join us for Disability Pride Williamsport CIL-ebration in partnership with the Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living. Join us at 10am for a parade through Williamsport starting at Wegmans! Join the celebration with live music, fun activities, food trucks, resources, and so much more!
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Disability Pride Pittsburgh
August 24, 2024 11am-4pm
Join us for the 3rd annual celebration of the disability experience at Schenley Plaza. A day filled with live music, fun activities for all, resources, arts, community, food, a parade around the park, great assistive tech demos, and so much more!
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Disability Pride Philadelphia
September 7, 2024 11am - 4pm
Join us for the 11th Annual celebration in downtown Philly i! partnership with Councilmember Kendra Brooks office. We are back on the Parkway from 16th to 18th Streets for a day filled with live music, fun activities for all ages, sensory friendly space courtesy of Comcast, food trucks, art, resources, community, and so much more.
Thank you to our 2024 Corporate Partners!
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Learn how to become a corporate partner. Reach out to Ellen@DisabilityPridePA.org
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