Join WWU's Disability Pride Flag raising ceremony on Friday July 26

This year, WWU will recognize Disability Pride Month with the raising of the Disability Pride Flag over Flag Plaza on Friday, July 26, the anniversary of the passing of the ADA. Join us in recognizing Disability Pride Month, Friday, July 26.

July 22, 2024

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This year, Western Washington University (WWU) will recognize Disability Pride Month with the raising of the Disability Pride Flag (pictured above) over Flag Plaza on Friday, July 26, the anniversary of the passing of the ADA. Join us in recognizing Disability Pride Month at the Disability Pride Flag Raising on Friday, July 26 at 4:00 PM at WWU Flag Plaza. Visit the Disability Pride Flag Raising website to learn more.

About Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an "opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles" of the disabled community (The Arc, 2024). It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed July 26, 1990, the landmark legislation that broke down barriers to access and inclusion in society (The Arc, 2024). 2024 also marks the 51st anniversary of the 504 Sit-In and passage of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the first federal civil rights protection for disabled people (Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, 2024).

People with disabilities are the largest and most diverse minority, representing all ages, races, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, sexualities, and religions (Langtree, 2024). The Disability Access Center serves over 4,000 disabled students each year, nearly 20% of the student population. Additionally, the Disability Outreach Center provides spaces and programming that promotes community building and disability pride and offers education and peer-to-peer support, reaching students with and without accommodations.

AA/EO. Accessibility Statement

This event is intended for all participants, including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation), please contact the Disability Access Center at [email protected]. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

WWU Flag Plaza is on South Campus Drive located between Wade King Student Recreation Center and the Academic Institutional West building. Please refer to the Campus Mapand select the 'Accessibility' filter for information about the nearest accessible parking spots and accessible routes.