Celebrate July: Disability Pride Month
New York Citywide Events
Spanning all five boroughs of NYC, Disability Pride Month gives us the opportunity for our communities to come together in pride and unite in power. The month also spreads awareness and educates allies about disability rights as civil rights – including disability culture and access accommodations. Let’s continue to embody the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act and create a NYC that is a global center for disability pride, arts and culture, and inclusive businesses!
July 1 Press Conference: Disability Pride in NYC
NYC Borough President Events
Disability Pride will be launched in partnership with each Borough President’s Office and the local Disability Community!
Brooklyn
Event Details
Date: July 8, 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: Brooklyn Heights Library (286 Cadman Plaza W)
Transportation
Traveling by Subway
Nearest accessible station: Borough Hall (Train 2, 3, 4, 5) or Jay Street Metro Tech (A, C, F, R Trains)
Traveling by Car
Enter the address 286 Cadman Plaza W into your navigation.
Registration
tinyurl.com/brooklyndisabilitypride2026
Bronx
Event Details
Date: July 9, 11 AM - 4 PM
Location: Bronx Borough Hall (851 Grand Concourse)
Transportation
Traveling by Subway
Nearest accessible station: 161 Street Yankee Stadium (B, D, 4 Trains)
Traveling by Car
Enter the address 851 Grand Concourse into your navigation.
Registration
https://tinyurl.com/bronxdisabilitypride2026
Queens
Join Us at Two Events
Event #1
Event Details
Date: July 13, 11 AM - 2 PM
Location: Queens Borough Hall (120-55 Queens Blvd)
Registration
tinyurl.com/queensdisabilitypride2026
Transportation
Traveling by Subway
The E and F trains stop at "Kew Gardens - Union Tpke"
Traveling by Bus
The following bus lines serve this location:
Q37, Q45, Q46, Q60, Q10
Traveling by Car
Enter the address 120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens into your navigation.
Event #2
Event Details
Date: July 15, 3 PM - 6 PM
Location: Queens Public Library Resource Fair (41-17 Main St, Flushing)
Registration
tinyurl.com/QPLdisabilitypride
Transportation
Traveling by Subway
7 train to Main Street (Last stop)
OR
LIRR Port Washington Line to Flushing-Main Street
Traveling by Bus
The following bus lines serve this location:
Q12, Q13, Q15, Q15A, Q16, Q17, Q19, Q20A, Q20B, Q25, Q26, Q27, Q28, Q34, Q44, Q48, Q50, Q58, Q65, Q66
Traveling by Car
Enter the address 41-17 Main St, Flushing into your navigation.
Staten Island
Event Details
Date: July 27, 9:30 AM - 2 PM
Location: College of Staten Island Performing Arts Center (2800 Victory Blvd - Building 1P)
Transportation
Traveling by Public Transportation
Traveling by Car
Enter the address 2800 Victory Blvd into your navigation.
Registration
tinyurl.com/SIDisabilityPride2026
Manhattan
Event Details
Date: July 28 (schedule coming soon)
Location: Manhattan Borough Hall (1 Centre Street, Mezzanine)
Transportation
Traveling by Subway
Nearest accessible station:
Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall (4, 5, 6 & J Trains)
OR
Chambers Street (J Train)
Traveling by Car
Enter the address 1 Centre Street into your navigation.
Registration
https://tinyurl.com/manhattandisabilitypride2026
Disability Unite Festival
Festival Schedule
11:00 AM – Disability Inclusion Training (In-Person)
12:00 PM – On-Stage Performances (In-Person & Online)
4:00 PM – Exclusive Virtual Experience (Online)
Registration
Register here!
Register For Disability Unite Festival
On-Stage Performer Lineup
- BRIDGES
- Austin Halls
- Precious Perez
- The Disability Hip Hop Jam Featuring 4 Wheel City & Friends
Exclusive Virtual Performances
- Ai Hiraoka
- BETTA FLASH
- DefStar
- Megumi Meepeso
- Mira Gaitanis
- Rika Azuma
- River Onyx
- Samantha Elisofon
- Sierra McCarthy
- Zazel O'Garra
Tabling Organizations & City Agencies
List of Tabling Organizations & City Agencies
Register For A Table At Disability Unite Festival
Tabling Partners
List Of Tabling Partners Coming Soon
Disability Unite Festival Travel Information
Traveling by Access-A-Ride
Call Access-A-Ride reservations 1 to 2 days in advance, and share if you're going to "Disability Unite Festival in Central Park" (the exact address is 803 Terrace Dr, New York, NY 10021).
The number for reservations is 877-337-2017 and press prompt #2.
If there are issues, ask to speak with a supervisor.
Traveling by Subway
Nearest accessible station:
72 Street (Q)
OR
Lexington Avenue/63 Street (F, Q)
Traveling by Car or Taxi
Enter the address "1 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021" into your navigation.
Best Entrance to Use
72nd and Fifth Avenue
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Festival Format
Will Disability Unite Festival 2026 be a virtual or in-person event?
The 2026 Disability Unite Festival event will be both an in-person and a virtual event. Everyone from the entire disability community and allied communities are invited to join at the Central Park Naumburg Bandshell on July 12th. To accommodate our communities outside the New York metropolitan area, those wishing to social distance, or for whom virtual is their preferred way to participate, all festival performances and programming will be livestreamed on the DisabilityUnite.Org website, so you can tune in from wherever you're located.
Where can I watch the festival virtually?
Visit Disabilityunite.org and click the Live Stream Center.
Are there any post event performances?
After 4 p.m., there will be virtual performances for two hours of exciting virtual music, dance, theater, gaming and more on disabilityunite.org.
Getting to the Festival
I've never been to the Bandshell in Central Park. Is it hard to find?
Please enter the Park at 72nd and Fifth Avenue, where we'll have Volunteer Greeters present and along the route to give directions as well as assist folks en route to the Bandshell.
If you are using Google Maps, please enter the address:
"1 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021"
We are actively seeking volunteers with disability inclusion training (or please attend our training session) to support community wayfinding/mobility needs.
Volunteer for wayfinding
Transportation
There are various options for traveling to Disability Unite Festival, including accessible public transportation. Please visit the webpage to find directions from your area.
Accessibility
Is the in-person event ADA accessible?
All Disability Unite events meet and exceed ADA accessibility requirements.
ASL, CART, Audio Description will be provided for both in-person and virtual performances.
Is the virtual event ADA accessible?
All Disability Unite events meet and exceed ADA accessibility requirements.
ASL, CART, Audio Description will be provided for both in-person and virtual performances.
Weather
Will the in-person or virtual event take place if it is raining?
Yes. Disability Unite Festival will take place rain or shine, both in-person and virtually.
Animals & Mobility
Are pets allowed at the in-person event?
Leashed pets are allowed, but please be mindful of your animals.
Are strollers allowed at this event?
Yes, strollers are allowed at this event.
Can I ride my bicycle, roller skates, or skateboard?
No, bicycles, roller skates, skateboards and other recreational modes of transportation are not allowed. Any mode of transport used for accessible needs such as motorized scooters are welcome and the grounds are paved.
Admission
How much is the event?
Free! We don't want the cost of a ticket to affect anyone's desire to attend.
Activities
Are there other programs or activities at the in-person event?
Yes. There will be art activities for children, booths from our partners and an interactive art installation.
Are there other programs or activities during the virtual event?
Yes. There will be panel discussions. To be announced at a later date.
Festival Schedule
When will the schedule for the event be released?
The schedule has been released!
- 11 AM – Disability Inclusion Training (In-person)
- 12 PM – Performances (In-Person & Online)
- 4 PM – Exclusive Virtual Experience (Online)
Food & Water
Will there be food or water at the in-person event?
There will be unlimited water available to attendees.
Festival Map
Is there a festival map?
Yes. View the Map and visit our page for the map description.
Health & Safety
Do I have to be vaccinated to attend the in-person event?
According to CDC guidelines at this time, a vaccination is not required; however, we encourage social distancing, and please enjoy the event virtually if you have any health concerns.
Volunteering
Are there volunteer opportunities for the in-person event?
Yes! There are a number of ways to join the Disability Unite team at the festival.
Sign up with the form to volunteer.
Are there ways to volunteer virtually?
There are no virtual volunteering positions available during the event, but if you'd like to help us promote the festival before the event date, please join the team!
Volunteer by clicking here.
Tabling & Sponsorship
Are there tabling opportunities at the in-person event?
Yes! Apply for tabling opportunities.
Are there advertising opportunities for the virtual event?
No, Disability Unite Festival is funded through grant funding and our generous sponsors. Advertising opportunities are not available. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact us at disabilityunite@gmail.com.
Stay Connected
Are there social media pages I can follow for updates?
https://www.instagram.com/disabilityunite/
https://www.facebook.com/disabilityunite