Disability Pride Month commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and honors the achievements of the disability community. Disability pride is a movement that challenges ableism, which manifests as discrimination and societal oppression against disabled individuals. It encompasses a positive identity and community solidarity, emphasizing the strengths and creativity that come from living with a disability. Furthermore, it addresses the mental health benefits associated with disability pride, mitigating stigma and internalized ableism linked to low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.
Disability pride is a movement to challenge ableism, a reaction to a long history of shame and exclusion. It's about feeling positive about your identity as a disabled person.
Disability pride may protect mental health against stigma by helping individuals appreciate the unique resilience and creativity gained from living with a disability.
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