July is Disability Pride Month

July is National Disability Pride Month to mark the anniversary of the passing of the American Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. It is essential to take pride in who you are and what you have accomplished, no matter your level of ability. People with disabilities deserve to live whole lives, and July is about showcasing something that people cannot control about themselves that also doesn’t define them. This month is about being proud of yourself and loving yourself! 

Facts about Americans with Disabilities:

• 46% of adults over 75 and 24% of adults 65-74 have disabilities
• Disabled Americans tend to have lower rates of owning and using newer technology
• The percentage of US public school students receiving disability accommodations has increased in the last ten years
• Disabled Americans were more likely to have experienced emotional distress caused by the pandemic

Sourced by Pew Research Center and The Arc