A collage with an individual in a wheelchair, a cochlear implant, and a man standing with a shadow of a wheelchair. There is clip art of the disability pride flag colors, hands holding to form a heart, and the saying "inclusion matters". The text on the bottom of the collage states, "There are many aspects of what a disability looks like. Many are invisible. You cannot judge a book by its cover."

A reminder that not all disabilites look the same. In order to create a supportive community all must be welcomed. Inclusion matters!

Here is a great opportunity for scholarships for individuals with disabilities. Education should be accessible for all and resources can help!
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Adidas Designing Shoes For People With Down Syndrome One of the world's largest footwear companies is developing a shoe specifically tailored to the needs of people with Down syndrome.

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Adidas is taking a step towards inclusion for all with shoes that are designed for individuals with Down Syndrome. Tailoring the products to the needs of customers creates opportunites for sports that were previously limited.

Check out https://www.disabilitypridemadison.org/ and look at some amazing Madison-based Disability Scholars, along with their stories and great accomplishments.

Check out www.disabilitypridemadison.org and look at some amazing Madison-based Disability Scholars, along with their stories and great accomplishments.

Being Inclusive of People with Disabilities | ALSO Oregon Discover how to be more inclusive of people with disabilities in your community. ALSO supports full community inclusion for people with disabilities.

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Here are a multitude of ways that we can better the community by ensuring society is inclusive and accepting towards all. ALSO is another notable organization that has the goal of equity, diversity, and disability pride.

Saturday on the Square Producer Only Farmers' Market in Madison Wisconsin. Largest in the Nation

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Dane County's Farmers Market is in full swing every Saturday now through November 8th with accessible parking and ramps to ensure that all can enjoy the vendors and the view! The website below descibes where accessible areas can be found around the square.

Flyer promoting a fundraiser at Ian's Pizza 319 N. Frances Street from 5-10 PM on Wednesday April 16th for Disability Pride Madison.

Reminder that tonight is our Ian's Pizza Fundraiser! Enjoy good food while supporting our mission at Disability Pride Madison.

Do you want to be our sponsor? Check this flyer out and see the benefits of sponsoring the 2025 Disability Pride Festival

Yesterday was the anniversary of the start of the 504 sit-in, a historic protest that helped win disability protections!!! Here’s a brief history of the sit-ins

Acceptance vs. Awareness - Autistic Self Advocacy Network by Kassiane S.I often say awareness is the No Child Left Behind of advocacy. It's a start, but  no means a finishing point we should be satisfied with. It is not until people understand and acceot tha...

“Awareness is easy. Acceptance requires actual work”— This April, let’s move beyond vague awareness and work toward real inclusion and support. Check out this article about the differences between Autism Acceptance and Autism Awareness. #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Ten Ways to Honor Autistic People Via Autism Acceptance Autism awareness is passive; autism acceptance is a choice. Here are 10 ways you can honor Autism Acceptance, & autistic people of all ages.

Here are 10 ways to honor autistic people! While #AutismAwareness has a role, especially in spaces where autism info is bad/absent, autistic people deserve the love & respect that come with #AutismAcceptance — not merely acknowledgment that autism exists:

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Don’t forgot about our upcoming fundraiser at Ian’s Pizza!! Next Wednesday, April 16!! Mention DPM or use the code “Donation” if ordering online :)

Check out some very talented artists in the Madison area. Jerome and Dyshaunn are just a few of the talented artists featured on the Disability Pride Madison website.
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Don't forget to check this out! The day is coming soon wouldn't want to miss it.

5 ways to recognize Autism Awareness Month in our community It is more common to hear about autism in our day-to-day lives, but what are some ways we can support Autism Awareness Month in our communities?

Since April is National Awareness Month, here are some ideas for ways to support the education and awareness of autism in your communities. This article offers resources specific to Arizona but the suggestions are applicable to everyone!

How the Disability and LGBTQI+ Communities Intersect The fight for the civil rights and bodily autonomy of the U.S. disability and LGBTQI+ communities are intertwined—and it is more important than ever for them to remain united as nondiscrimination protections...

The fight for the civil rights and bodily autonomy of the U.S. disability and LGBTQI+ communities are intertwined—and it's more important than ever for them to remain united as nondiscrimination protections are under attack.

Civil Rights are Disability Rights - Autistic Self Advocacy Network As a disability rights organization, ASAN continually affirms both that people with disabilities are members of every marginalized group and that disability rights are civil rights. In doing so, we…

Disability rights are civil rights, and civil rights are disability rights. Learn more about how we're fighting for an inclusive vision of disability rights here:

Happy Autism Awareness Month! Celebrating all April long! Image design: A blue and yellow background with stars. A gray blob in the middle has colorful text in the colors of the disability pride flag. Additional white text below the blob. The Disability Pride Madison logo is in the top right corner.

April is National Autism Awareness Month! This month will be full of celebrating disabled joy & identity as we take time to raise awareness, promote understanding, highlight diversity, and encouraging acceptance of those in the autism community.

Tell Your Legislators: Protect Medicaid! - Autistic Self Advocacy Network Table of Contents Words to Know What is this Action Alert? What is Medicaid? What services does Medicaid help people get? What is happening with Medicaid right now? Medicaid and the Budget Process…

Medicaid waivers let disabled people get help we need to eat, go to the doctor, go to work & more.

Cuts to Medicaid are cuts to those freedoms. Calling them work requirements doesn’t change that.

Meet with your officials. Our lives depend on it.

Here’s how:

Help support Disability Pride Madison in our upcoming doughnation night at Ian’s Pizza! Wednesday, April 16th from 5-10 pm at the North Frances Street location. We hope to see you there!!

Meet Robert! He's been part of CSN since 2011 and takes pride in his strong connection with his large, supportive family. Known for his intelligence, honesty, and easy-going nature, Robert has held the same job for nearly a decade—a testament to his dedication. This is his story.

Medicaid is more than just a program—it’s a lifeline. In our first Faces of Medicaid feature, Shaun and his family share how Medicaid services empower him to live with dignity and independence.

#FacesOfMedicaid #MedicaidMatters #HandsOffMedicaid

We’re Back! Ireland’s Second Disability Pride and Power Parade Returns this Saturday 27th July!

Our theme this year is “Power in Unity”- celebrating grassroots disabled people power and highlighting the importance of allies both disabled and non-disabled from within our movement.

Medicaid is the biggest health care program in the country. It’s an important part of the United States health care system. But a lot of the information out ... What is Medicaid and how can we save it — again?

Want to learn what Medicaid is, how it helps people with disabilities, or how we fought Medicaid cuts in 2017 (and how we can stop them again)? Check out our recording of our webinar, “What is Medicaid and what how can we save it — again?”

This is a very informative article. It can really help those who are going through the same problem with the Medicaid Program. This tool helps many in the United States to help cover medical bills and without this, it can bring many challenges for them.

This is Cindy Bently, who has an amazing life story. She grew up in the institution Southern Wisconsin Center and was able to get out.  She has traveled the world as a Special Olympics Ambassador and currently runs the statewide organization People First.

Showcased at the Chazen Meauseum of Art

This Wednesday!

Happy Women’s History Month from Disability Pride Madison! To celebrate this month, here is an article highlighting some amazing women’s disability figures who have made a huge difference in the disability community

Erica Cook quote over a background of yellow, orange, and purple watercolor.

"I don't 'suffer' from dyslexia, I live with it, and I work with it. I suffer from the ignorance of people who think they know what I can and cannot do." - Erica Cook #WednesdayWisdom #Disability #Acceptance