Happy Disability Pride Month!
In July, we celebrate and honor the experiences and achievements of people living with disabilities. Disability Pride Month originated in the U.S. in 1990 with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act and is now celebrated worldwide. Fifteen percent of the world’s population is disabled, and all ages, genders, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds are represented. As a welcoming place for all, GPL is committed to raising awareness and amplifying the voices of our community members with disabilities.
Looking for community support? Locally, several agencies support the needs of disabled individuals.
The Glenview Park District’s Disability Services, opens a new window page provides information about inclusion accommodations for disabled residents, as well as contact information.
Helping Hands of Glenview, opens a new window provides transportation services to necessary appointments for seniors and the disabled.
Arts of Life, opens a new window is a local nonprofit created to provide a working, inclusive artistic community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We offer services at the Library, opens a new window for the disabled, including homebound service, talking books and braille, and other accommodations.
Looking for programs? The Library offers regular programming for disabled individuals:
- Library Navigators is a program series designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Some past programs include BINGO, crafts in the Innovation Center, and a tour of Wagner Farm.
- Next Chapter Book Club is for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read, make friends, and have fun together in this lively book club.
Looking for materials that cover topics on disabilities? We have displays and booklists highlighting the experiences and contributions of disabled people, along with resources for the non-disabled. One of these is The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World by Tiffany Yu.
The Anti-Ableist Manifesto is an insightful guide to help the non-disabled become better allies to individuals with disabilities. The term "ableism" means stereotyping, prejudice, or discrimination (often casual and systemic) toward people with disabilities. Short chapters cover the definition of disability and how different disabilities intersect; how not all disabilities are apparent; anti-ableism, defined as actively combatting ableism. Later, she broadens her discussion to include communities and society. Throughout, Yu provides concrete tips for approaching others' disabilities with awareness and sensitivity. Highly readable chapters end with Reflection Questions.
More Book & Movie Recommendations
Fiction and nonfiction about the experiences of people with disabilities.
July is Disability Pride Month. It commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. Celebrate the stories of the community as told through film.
For Disability Pride month check out stories told in the unique art form of graphic novels.
Fiction and nonfiction for all ages about the experience of being Deaf.
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