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Celebrating Disability Pride Month
No shame. No apologies.
July is Disability Pride Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and empowering people with disabilities. This month is an opportunity to recognise the strength, resilience, and contributions of the disabled community, while advocating for equality and inclusion.
What is Disability Pride Month?
Disability Pride Month is celebrated annually in July. It is a global movement that honours the diversity and value of people with disabilities. The month aims to reject societal shame and inferiority, instead promoting pride and empowerment.
Jamie explains Disability Pride Month
Watch Jamie Halliday, CVGT Employment Administration Assistant talk about 2025 Disability Pride Month and what it means to him.
Why is Disability Pride Month important?
Disability Pride Month is important for several reasons:
Empowerment
It helps people with disabilities feel strong and proud of who they are.
Visibility
It increases awareness and understanding of disabilities among the broader community.
Community
It fosters a sense of belonging and solidarity among people with disabilities.
Advocacy
It highlights the need for fair treatment and accessibility for everyone.
The 2025 theme is
No shame. No apologies.
This year’s theme, “No Shame. No Apologies,” encourages people with disabilities to embrace their needs without feeling ashamed or apologetic. It celebrates the strength and value of the disabled community, promoting a message of pride and self-acceptance.
Understanding the Disability Pride flag
The Disability Pride flag is a powerful symbol of the movement. It features five colours, each representing different aspects of the disability community:
Red represents physical disabilities.
Yellow represents neurodiversity and cognitive and intellectual disabilities.
White represents invisible and undiagnosed disabilities.
Blue represents psychiatric disabilities, including mental illness, anxiety, and depression.
Green represents sensory disabilities, such as blindness, deafness, and other sensory impairments.
The black background represents rebellion and protest.
The diagonal stripe aims to cut across the barriers and obstacles that people with disabilities face, symbolising creativity and light breaking through the darkness.
The Disability Pride Flag highlights the diversity and strength of the disability community, reminding us to celebrate and support each other.
Join the celebration
Throughout July, various events and activities will take place to celebrate Disability Pride Month. These include parades, workshops, and community gatherings, all aimed at promoting inclusion and empowerment. You can check out Sydney Disability Pride Festival 2025 here.
At CVGT Employment, we are committed to supporting and advocating for people with disabilities. Join us in celebrating Disability Pride Month and help us create a more inclusive and equitable society.