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

Face painter in a red hat is painting a rainbow on a man's face.

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 - Disability Pride Pittsburgh

Transportation Options

Parking

Carnegie Museum Parking Garage Best Accessible Parking
4400 Forbes Avenue
  • 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
Soldiers & Sailors Better Accessible Parking
4390 Bigelow Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Limited Street Parking

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

Our Statewide Partners