Disability Rights Connecticut

Chronic Disease Awareness Day promotes prevention and action to reduce chronic disease nationwide. Learn more: https://chronicdiseaseday.org/

Come celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the Legislative Office Building on Monday, July 27, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
For more Information: https://www.cga.ct.gov/calendarofevents.asp

Disability Pride Month is observed each July to celebrate the strength, diversity, and achievements of people with disabilities. It also recognizes the history of the disability rights movement, including the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. This month is a time to challenge stigma, promote inclusion and accessibility, and affirm that disability is a natural part of the human experience. For a virtual bookshelf that celebrates Disability Pride Month, click here: https://thearc.org/blog/why-and-how-to-celebrate-disability-pride-month/

June 30th is Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Awareness Day. AMC refers to a range of conditions that cause someone to have two or more joint contractures. Wear blue today to support!
Learn More: https://amcsupport.org/amc-awareness-day/

Helen Keller, born June 27, 1880, was a renowned writer and advocate for the deaf and blind. Her legacy continues through the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), where she was active. Learn more about Helen Kellers inspirational life: https://www.afb.org/about-afb/history/helen-keller/biography-and-chronology/biography