CINCINNATI, OH — Cincinnati and Hamilton County are set to join the national celebration of Disability Pride Month with local events and activities throughout July. The initiative, Disability Pride Cincy, marks a continued effort in the region to recognize and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities, building on the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed on July 26, 1990.
Celebrating the ADA’s Legacy
The ADA is landmark legislation that safeguards the rights of individuals with disabilities, ensuring access to accommodations, transportation, employment, communication, and state and federal programs. Since its passage, national and local events have evolved into a month-long observance of Disability Pride, highlighting the achievements and contributions of the disability community.
Month-Long Celebrations in Cincinnati
Throughout July, more than 26 participating organizations, including local governments, arts and community groups, businesses and social service agencies, including LADD and Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival, organized by LADD, in the Cincinnati region, will host various events to celebrate Disability Pride.
The city of Cincinnati will kick off the month with a Disability Pride flag-raising ceremony on Monday, July 1, in front of City Hall, followed by a proclamation reading during the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 18. Highlights of other events taking place during the month include:
- Abilities at Bat: 1:40-5 p.m. July 7; Great American Ball Park | 100 Joe Nuxhall Way
- Braille Ale’s 5th Anniversary Party with CABVI and West Side Brewing: 5-7 p.m. July 11; West
Side Brewing | 3044 Harrison Ave. - Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival Screening “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin:” 6:30
p.m. July 24; The Kenwood Theatre | 5901 E. Galbraith Rd. - Disability Pride: Nothing About Us Without Us: Noon-4 p.m. July 27; Deer Park Branch
Library | 4020 E. Galbraith Rd.
Visit disabilitypridecincy.org for more information about all Cincinnati Pride events and how to submit an event to the website. Printed copies of Disability Pride Cincy’s official schedule are available at all Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library branches.
