On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and is celebrated as part of Disability Pride Month. Though disability pride may mean different things to different people, Disability Pride Month focuses positive attention on the disability community, raises awareness of the disability experience, and amplifies the call for disability justice.

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Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story

In this documentary from WMHT, get to know a man who has made his way in a world not designed for those without the dexterity of typical arms and legs, a man who has gone on to lead what many would consider an ordinary life. Yet this ordinary life is actually extraordinary when one witnesses the determination required for John to do that which others take for granted, from driving a car to playing a round of golf.

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Inclusive Filmmaking: Incorporating Accessibility

Learn about the strategies, techniques, and considerations Cameron S. Mitchell incorporated that made "ELSA" an inclusive and accessible experience for all viewers.

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Gaining Independence Through Workplace Skills

At the Warren, Washington Albany Counties ARC, people with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to learn workplace skills in the Community Pre-Vocational Program.

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Stories of Disability from Across PBS

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Making surfing accessible to kids with disabilities

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Making the joys of surfing accessible to kids with disabilities

Reading and sharing books is a great way to celebrate Disability Pride Month and to build understanding. In the books below, you and your young readers can explore a wide range of disability experiences as well as enjoy amazing stories that center on a disabled character.

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