July is Disability Pride Month, which commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. It was first celebrated as a month dedicated to recognizing people with disabilities, their culture, and contributions in July 2015 upon the 25th anniversary of the Act’s signing.

Disability Pride Month is also intended to recognize that disability is part of the natural variation of life and not something to be shunned or stigmatized. It also acknowledges that people with disabilities still face barriers to full access and participation in parts of society.