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<\/a>DISABILITY PRIDE Month is marked at Bronx Borough Hall at the 4th Annual Disability Pride Event hosted by the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson on July 9, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Bronx Borough President<\/p>\n
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, in partnership with her office\u2019s disability advisory council and Disability Unite, hosted the 4th Annual Disability\u00a0Pride Month Celebration at Bronx Borough Hall on Thursday, July 9. The annual event brought together elected officials, advocates, service providers, city agencies, and community members to commemorate Disability\u00a0Pride\u00a0Month and the 36th anniversary of the Americans with\u00a0Disabilities Act (ADA).<\/p>\n
According to its website, Disability Unite brings people together from communities all around the world. \u201cAs the largest minority, we are intersectional and in every segment of society and every nation across the globe,\u201d a website extract reads. \u201cJoin us in sharing our message: People with Disabilities are proud, we\u2019re loud, and we\u2019ll work together to make ourselves known.\u201d<\/p>\n
The event was also an occasion to connect Bronx residents with what were described as critical resources that promote accessibility, independence, and inclusion.<\/p>\n
The celebration featured remarks from Gibson, New York City Council Member Justin Sanchez (C.D. 17), Matt Axel, Disability Unite founder and director, and representatives from community organizations dedicated to advancing equity for people with disabilities\u00a0throughout New York City.<\/p>\n \u201cDisability\u00a0Pride Month is a celebration of resilience, advocacy, and the fundamental belief that every person deserves the opportunity to fully participate in their community,\u201d said Gibson. \u201cToday, we brought together government agencies, community organizations, advocates, and residents to celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities while reaffirming our shared responsibility to build a more accessible and inclusive Bronx.\u201d<\/p>\n The program included a performance by the Wheels in Motion dance team, presentations from city agencies and community partners, and a resource fair featuring nearly 30 organizations providing information on employment opportunities, healthcare services, housing assistance, transportation accessibility, educational resources, independent living services, voting access, and advocacy programs for Bronx residents with disabilities.<\/p>\n Participating organizations included Bronx Independent Living Services, ACCES-VR, MetroPlusHealth, CitizensNYC, Parent to Parent NYS, Children\u2019s Aid, the National Federation of the Blind, MTA Accessibility, NYC Public Schools\u2019 Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning, the Bronx Developmental\u00a0Disabilities\u00a0Council, Montefiore Einstein, Heart to Heart Home Care, Intention Health Care, the Board of Elections in the City of New York, Centerlight, Metro Plus, and Zbest as sponsors, along with numerous additional community partners committed to expanding access and opportunity for people with\u00a0disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/a>DISABILITY PRIDE Month is marked at Bronx Borough Hall at the 4th Annual Disability Pride Event hosted by the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson on July 9, 2026.
Photo courtesy of the Office of the Bronx Borough President<\/p>\n<\/a>DISABILITY PRIDE Month is marked at Bronx Borough Hall at the 4th Annual Disability Pride Event hosted by the Office of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson on July 9, 2026.
Photo courtesy of the Office of the Bronx Borough President<\/p>\n