Fiscal Note
No City appropriation required.
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Celebrating July 2026 as Disability Pride Month
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WHEREAS, Disability Pride Month has occurred in July each year since 1990 when the Americans with Disabilities Act, the landmark legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, was passed; and,
WHEREAS, Disability Pride is celebrated throughout the month of July to recognize people with disabilities and the many ways Disabled people contribute to our communities; and,
WHEREAS, Disability Pride month has its own flag, created by Ann Magill, a woman with disability; and,
WHEREAS, each of the symbols on the flag hold a different significance for the Disability community, with the black field representing people with disabilities who have lost their lives to illness, negligence, suicide, and other causes, in addition to the other colors signifying different types of disabilities: red for physical, yellow for cognitive and intellectual, white for invisible and undiagnosed, blue for mental, and green for sensory perception disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, Disability Pride recognizes disability as a natural part of the human experience and highlights that all bodies and minds have access needs and value; and,
WHEREAS, Disability Pride recognizes the need for continued work to create equitable and inclusive environments for all, including people with various disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, Disability Pride Month encourages us to celebrate the talents and contributions of Disabled people while re-affirming our commitment to continue to create systems and structures that work for all; and,
WHEREAS, Disability Pride is a reminder that representation and celebration of diverse identities is necessary in fostering a more inclusive world;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Madison Mayor and Common Council recognize and celebrate July 2026 as Disability Pride Month.