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Advocates call for a more inclusive world at Disability Pride Pittsburgh

By WPXI.com News Staff,

2024-08-25

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Pittsburgh celebrated Disability Pride and the 34th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act on Saturday.

Community members of all abilities gathered in Schenley Plaza for activities, performances and food during an event that celebrates the disabled community while also advocating for a more inclusive world.

“There are so many of us, and yet we’re stuck at home, or we’re in institutions, and that isn’t where we should be. We need to be out in the community celebrating with everyone else, living our lives just like everybody else does,” said Monica Albert-Still, who is on the Board of Directors of Disability Rights Pennsylvania.

This was the third year for Disability Pride Pittsburgh. Channel 11′s own Jennifer Tomazic and Trisha Pittman helped emcee the event.

The event was sponsored in part by 11 Cares partner, Highmark Wholecare.

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Melvin Coburn

08-25

I've worked at Goodwill & also Life's work of Western PA and I can personally confirm that Folks with Mental or Physical disabilities are the Most loyal, hardworking, trustworthy individuals you will ever meet in your Lifetime !

Trump 2024

08-25

Someone needs to explain how the most protective group of people on the planet are discriminated against. 🤔🤔🤔

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