Celebrating Disability Pride: Inaugural Community Event on October 4!

Celebrating Disability Pride is a festive event for the whole community that aims to increase visibility, dignity and inclusion of people with disabilities while raising awareness and reducing stigma. Conceived by a coalition of Cambridge residents with lived experience, this event aims to foster positive change and community celebration, modeling an inclusive and accessible public gathering. Bring your friends and family to this celebration of creative, recreational, and entertaining activities!

Event Details

• When: Saturday, October 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain date: Sunday, October 5,1 – 4 p.m. 
• Where: Joan Lorentz Park, Cambridge Public Library (449 Broadway)
• Registration: Register to get a free t-shirt at the event!
• Transportation and Parking: visit the event website to learn more about directions to the venue and accessible options for transportation and parking. Complimentary wheelchair-accessible shuttle service will be provided to and from the event with convenient stops at all library branches throughout the city from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Interpretation: ASL, Bangla, and Spanish live interpretation services are available. To request an interpreter for this event or for additional support accessing the materials or space, please contact accesshelp@cambridgema.gov by Friday, September 26. 
• Public restrooms are available at the Cambridge Public Library.
• EMS will be on site.

Event activities include:

• Silent disco
• Arts and crafts
• Open air photo booth
• Giveaways
• Play Street Equipment
• Cambridge Public Library Storytime
• Accessibility Hub
• Sensory-friendly area with tactile activities
• Free food
• Informational tabling on resources

Celebrating Disability Pride is sponsored by the Inclusive Health Coalition, the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Cambridge Public Health Department, Cambridge Health Alliance, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, the Committee on Civic Unity, Cambridge Recreation, Cambridge Peace Commission, and Cambridge Arts.

For more information, visit the event website.

If you need any additional support for access and participation, please contact ccpd@cambridgema.gov by Friday, September 26.