Disability Pride Month
Image Description: Updated Disability Pride Flag by Ann Magill in 2022.
Having All Six "Standard" Flag Colors: signifying that Disability Community is pan-national, spanning borders between states and nations. The Black Field: Mourning and rage for victims of ableist violence and abuse. The Diagonal Band: "Cutting across" the walls and barriers that separate the disabled from normate society, also light and creativity cutting through the darkness. The White Stripe: Invisible and Undiagnosed Disabilities. The Red Stripe: Physical Disabilities. The Gold Stripe: Neurodivergence. The Blue Stripe: Psychiatric Disabilities. The Green Stripe: Sensory Disabilities.
Update: Just learned there is a new pride flag design update by the designer herself. Read here.
Image Description: Old design of the Disability Pride Flag, created by disabled artist Ann Magill in 2019.
It’s officially Disability Pride Month! This is your much-needed reminder that our tenacious and unstoppable community is a natural and beautiful embodiment of the human experience; we are here, we exist, and we are no longer hiding in the shadows and depths of ableism and exclusion.
To my disabled community: our visibility matters more than ever as we are still fighting for basic human rights, accessibility & marriage equality today.
To my non-disabled friends: disability isn’t a bad word, and you bet your ass that our supportive community would be there for you in a heartbeat should you find yourself here. Be kind and support your fellow disabled friends, always.
Happy Disability Pride Month 💙💛🤍❤️💚♿️
with love, k.