Disability Pride Pittsburgh
September 26, 2026
12 pm - 4 pm
Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Speakers include Dr Josie Badger, Mayor Corey O’Conner, Disability Rights PA CEO Jennifer Garman, CLASS AT Coordinator Christie Cyktor, Dr Drew Redpenning- Empowered Sports, President & CEO of Highmark Wholecare Victor Fields, Sierra Green- John Heinz History Center, and Colton Vazquez- Open Up Pittsburgh.
Access Provided:
ASL interpretation- Interpreters will be at the stage during speeches and then available at the Disability Pride table for individual service as available.
Sensory Space is available in the Carnegie Library’s Board Room inside the front doors. Fidgets, coloring pages, ear plugs, and masks available to use within the space. Masks are required to be in the space. This space is for sensory only- please do not bring food or drinks into the space. If you would like an outdoor option we suggest to venture across the street to the Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain- across from the Disability Pride tent on Schenley Drive.
Visual guide is available at the Disability Pride table for those who are blind or have low vision.
Two tents have been set up on the street area for extra shade and seating.
Schenley Plaza has restrooms and 2 ADA complaint restrooms are available near the corner of Schenley Drive Extension and Forbes Ave on the plaza.
We prohibit latex and toxic products to be used. Artists use non-toxic paint.
Earplugs are available at the Disability Pride table.
Masks are not required outdoors but are always welcomed and respected.
Schenley Plaza is chosen for their step-free and wheelchair accessible features.
We use way-finding signage.
Cold water is available near the Disability Pride tent.
There are food option on the plaza which are independent owner operated vendors. We do not provide meals.
Please ask your driver to drop off/pick up at 4100 Forbes Avenue.
If you have a question, please reach out to us at access@DisabilityPridePA.org
OVERVIEW OF EVENT SPACE
Individual maps with list of vendors available at the Disability Pride table
KEY:
Yellow Squares- Vendor tables
Blue Rectangles- Tented tables & chairs
Orange Rectangle- Stage & DJ Booth
Black/White Checkered Circles- Food vendors
Blue Circle- Accessible restrooms
Red Cross Circle- First Aid
Red Mask Circle- Oversized games
Sensory Spaces clearly marked
Caricature Artist
Airbrush Tattoos
Face Painting
FREE ACTIVITIES
Partners Include:
NeurAbilities
Neurodivergent Climbing Collective Pittsburgh/Incline Group, LLC
OneWell Health Care
PATF- Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation
Pittsburgh Pie Guy
Progressive Mobility
SAIL- Statewide Advocates Influencing Leadership
The Learning Gardens
United Healthcare Community Plan
University of Pittsburgh’s Disability Community for Faculty and Staff
University of Pittsburgh- Institutional Engagement and Wellbeing
UPMC Disabilities Resource Center
Values into Action
Western PA Blind Outdoor Leisure Development
The Woodlands Foundation
Resource Tables include:
365 Health Services
Abby Care
Abound Health
Adaptive POGOH, Bike Share Pittsburgh
Aging with Comfort
Aids Free Pittsburgh
Allies for Health and Wellbeing
ASERT
Canine Companions
Caring Individual Homecare
City Of Pittsburgh, Commission of Human Relations
City of Pittsburgh, Office of the Mayor
Disability Options Network
DEPOP @Carnegie Mellon University
H.E.R.L.- Human Engineering Research Lab
Huntington National Bank
KMFK Safety Services
League of Women Voters of Pittsburgh
LOUD
Moravia Health
Move Forward Counseling, LLC
Sponsors Include:
Transportation Options
Parking
- Located behind the museum
- Pull ticket at entry
- Pay by mobile/QR code or at pay stations when leaving (no cash accepted)
- Additional parking behind the garage with path to event
Available in the surrounding area
Try SpotHero for additional parking options and reservations
ACCESS Paratransit
Drop-off address: 4100 Forbes Ave
Public Transit
Several Port Authority buses serve this area: 61A, 61B, 61C, 67, 71B, and 28X
At Disability Pride Pennsylvania, access is not an add-on, it is the foundation of everything we do. Our events are designed with the understanding that access needs vary, and we are committed to creating environments where disabled people can participate fully, safely, and with dignity.
Read our full Accessibility Statement ↓
Scenes from Disability Pride Pittsburgh 2025
Behind a white e-bike are people setting up a banner saying, "Disability Rights Are Human Rights." To the right, someone holds a pride flag and another banner says "Yinz = All Yinz.
Two young white girls with braids watch a white man in black T-shirt goof off with sunglasses, all smiling
Two tattoed people standing back to back mugging for camera
Asian woman in coral top receives friendship bracelet from white man in patterned shirt
Two young people with Down syndrome showing off temporary tattoos on their arms
Three women at University of Pittsburgh Disability Community table, attendee making friendship bracelet
Smiling white man with gray hair at caricature booth
Woman and children doing craft activities at a vendor booth
Board member and wheelchair user Matt Berwick wearing bright purple shirt and green glasses
Two people speaking at outdoor event under tent
Power chair user wearing "Pumpkin Spice and Disability Rights" shirt
Woman with black service dog wearing shirt: "Yes, this dog is allowed here by federal law"
Two power chair users smiling, one with rainbow-dyed hair
Six people in matching tie-dye shirts posing together, one power chair user in front
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