Celebrating Disability Pride Month 2024: “We Want a Life Like Yours”

This July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law that shattered barriers to inclusion for people with disabilities. In honor of this milestone, we celebrate Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize diversity, honor achievements, and amplify the resilience of the disability community. This year’s theme, “We Want a Life Like Yours,” resonates deeply—it reflects the dreams and aspirations of individuals who too often face exclusion and discrimination.

The Theme: “We Want a Life Like Yours”

The theme for Disability Pride Month 2024 comes from The Arc’s National Council of Self-Advocates. It encapsulates the longing for life experiences that are frequently denied to people with disabilities. Imagine wanting the same opportunities, joys, and freedoms that others take for granted—the ability to pursue education, employment, relationships, and leisure without unnecessary obstacles. This theme invites us to empathize with those who seek a life that mirrors our own, filled with dignity, choice, and belonging. 

Imagine wanting the same opportunities, joys, and freedoms that others often take for granted. The theme for Disability Pride Month 2024 encapsulates this longing. It speaks to the desire for experiences that are frequently denied to people with disabilities—the ability to pursue education, employment, relationships, and leisure without unnecessary obstacles. It’s a call for understanding and solidarity, reminding us that everyone deserves a life that mirrors our own.

Easy Does It Emergency Services: Bridging the Gap

Easy Does It Emergency Services plays a crucial role in bridging this gap. As an organization committed to serving individuals with disabilities, they embody the spirit of “We Want a Life Like Yours.” by providing safety net services that allow persons with disabilities to live independently in their own homes. 

1. Emergency Attendant Care: Our team of Emergency Attendants ensure that persons with disabilities can live independently by being available 24/7 to offer support around the home. They ensure that there's always someone available to provide support in Berkeley should our clients require it.
2. Private Door through Door Accessible Transportation: Our team of Drivers make it possible for our clients to easily go about their errands and participate in community activities with private door through door accessible transportation.
3. Affordable Wheelchair Repair: Our clients rely on their power chairs to remain mobile and independent. Our Repair Team works quickly to diagnose and resolve issues with assistive tech for an affordable hourly rate.

Celebrate Disability Pride with the Center for Independent Living

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with CIL on July 31! Join them for a reception, panel talks, and "Crip Camp" screening. RSVP now!

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Other Ways You Can Participate

1. Learn More: Explore resources from organizations like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network, Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF), and The Arc. These platforms offer educational materials, policy updates, and insights into disability rights.
2. Read and Listen: Dive into books like “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century” and “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.” Podcasts like “Disability Visibility” and “The Accessible Stall” provide engaging discussions.
3. Engage Locally: Seek out local disability rights organizations and events. Connect with others who share your commitment to a more inclusive world.

Remember, Disability Pride Month is about celebrating progress, advocating for change, and amplifying voices. Let’s work together to create a world where everyone can say, “We want a life like yours.”