CARRBORO, NC -- The Town of Carrboro is proud to recognize July 2025 as Disability Pride Month, following a proclamation issued by Mayor Barbara Foushee. This annual observance commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990—a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life.
Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of disabled individuals while affirming disability as a natural and important part of human diversity. Approximately 15% of the global population lives with a disability, reflecting a broad spectrum of identities across age, race, gender, and background.
Carrboro is home to a vibrant and diverse disabled community whose presence, leadership, creativity, and advocacy continue to shape and enrich our town.
The proclamation emphasizes the importance of inclusion, dignity, and equity for all residents, and calls for an active rejection of ableism and stigma
Carrboro is committed to being a town where all people, including those with disabilities, can thrive, living with dignity, safety, access, joy and pride.
Residents are encouraged to join in honoring Disability Pride Month by learning more about disability rights, amplifying disabled voices, and working together to build a more inclusive community for everyone.
Read the full proclamation: https://www.carrboronc.gov/2630/Proclamations-and-Resolutions
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