July is Disability Pride Month, a global movement of empowerment and visibility for those with disabilities. The Disability Pride Flag was a collaborative design effort by Ann Magill, a disabled woman, with feedback within the disabled community to refine its visual elements. Each element of the flag represents something different:
The Black Field: A color of mourning and rage; for those who are victims of Ableist violence, and also rebellion and protest
The Five Colors: The variety of needs and experiences (Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities, physical disabilities, neurodivergence, psychiatric disabilities, sensory disabilities)
The Parallel Stripes: Solidarity within the Disability Community and all its differences
The Diagonal Band: “Cutting across” barriers that separate disabled people; creativity and light cutting through the darkness.
Is your workplace somewhere people with disabilities are free to feel proud?
We can help you find out!
Take the15 minute Disability Inclusive Employer Self-Assessment to gain a deeper understanding of where you’re doing well and where there’s room to improve. One thing we can agree on is that there is always room to improve and by taking the time to learn more – you’re already on your way!