Congresswoman McCollum Introduces Bipartisan Disability Pride Month Resolution
Resolution recognizes July as Disability Pride Month, highlighting importance of inclusion and increased accessibility
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), along with Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R, PA-15), re-introduced a bipartisan resolution today recognizing July as Disability Pride Month. This resolution highlights the importance of inclusion and increased accessibility for the disability community. The introduction of this resolution coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law, and serves as a reminder of the many accomplishments and contributions Americans with disabilities make to our country.
“Americans with disabilities make extraordinary contributions to our communities every day,” said Congresswoman McCollum. “But as the disability community celebrates these contributions every July, the federal government has yet to formally acknowledge Disability Pride Month. With this resolution, we’re uplifting the accomplishments of a vibrant community while acknowledging there is more work to be done to increase accessibility, enhance visibility, and expand disability rights.”
This resolution was inspired by the advocacy of Gillette Children’s Hospital of Saint Paul, Minnesota and twenty national and state organizations, and was originally introduced by Congresswoman McCollum in 2022.
“Thirty-five years ago the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law,” said Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson. “Protecting millions of Americans from discrimination based on their disability. As someone who spent nearly 30 years working with those facing life changing disease and disability, I am proud to recognize July as Disability Pride Month, highlighting the important contributions disabled individuals make to America.”
The resolution is co-sponsored by Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA), Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Rep. Edward Case (D-HI), Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA), and Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY).
Read the text of the resolution here.