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.
• 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 [email protected] 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

For more information, visit the event website.

If you need any additional support for access and participation, please contact [email protected] by Friday, September 26.

Photo Caption: Staff from the City of Cambridge and CCPD stand with community members holding "Disability Pride" signs.