Disability Pride in the Lowcountry offers many ways to celebrate the Disabled Identity throughout July, with events from live wrestling, social mixers, and parties.
Start the month strong with the 2nd Annual Empowerment Through Employment Celebration by Be the Change Charleston at Beyond Distilling on July 6th. Meet new friends and peers in the community at the Disability Pride Mix & Mingle on July 13th at City Lights Eastside. Turn up the energy and sit close to the ropes at Charleston’s only 100% inclusive pro-wrestling show from Cult Inclusive Wrestling on July 20th. And close it all out with your favorite party of the year, Charleston’s 4th Annual Disability Pride Finale Celebration. Once again at its favorite spot, The Porter Room at Holy City Brewing.
Disability Pride month is a grassroots celebration held by and amongst the Disabilities communities of the world each July. The month holds up the Disabled identity not as a shameful thing, but as a natural diversity of the human experience. It’s also a moment to recognize the many achievements and the inherent value of all individuals with Disabilities. First organized in Boston in 1990 following the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability Pride honors the billions of people around the world with a disability. This includes the 1 in 4 Americans, Sharing unabashed pride is just one of the many ways the community fights against the stigmatization, shame, and isolation that many disabled people are faced with everyday.
Despite being the largest and most diverse minority community across the globe, Disability Pride has rarely been officially recognized by governments nationwide. Charleston and North Charleston have become two of only a few cities in the U.S. which officially recognize Disability Pride month. There are still no official observances of the month at any state or National level.
Disability Pride events in the Lowcountry are FREE, or low-cost for ticketed events. And, accessibility is paramount. Everyone should feel empowered and welcomed to reach out for more information about any event, or for accessibility requests.
The Disability Pride Finale Celebration at Holy City Brewing is free to attend and open to the public of all ages. This event is hosted by HEART Inclusive Arts Community in partnership with disabilities organizations, nonprofits, and members of the Disability Community from all across the Lowcountry.
Disability Pride Finale Celebration!
Friday, July 26th, 5 pm - 9 pm
Holy City Brewing
For more information, visit the event website at www.disabilitypridesc.org
