New York City hosted its first Disability Pride parade over the weekend. More than 3,000 participants marched on Broadway, many using wheelchairs, canes, walking frames and guide dogs.
Mayor Bill de Blasio kicked off the parade yesterday (12 July), saying his is proud that New York is a national leader in supporting rights for disabled people. He declared July "Disability Pride Month" in honour of the 25th anniversary of a federal act that aims to guarantee equal opportunities and rights for people with disabilities.

The first Disability Pride Parade in New York City drew thousands of people, and some of the participants are hoping it will start conversations and produce change.
Cara Liebowitz was there. She's an activist, writer and blogger.

New York City held its first Disability Pride parade on 12 July, marking the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.

New York City hosted its first parade Sunday supporting people with disabilities, with more than 3,000 participants heading up Broadway using wheelchairs, canes and guide dogs.

"We're here full force," said rapper Namel Norris, 33, now in a wheelchair after being shot in the Bronx and paralyzed as a teenager. "I thought my life was over, but music is my calling, I have a purpose in life."

Mayor Bill de Blasio kicked off the inaugural NYC Disability Pride Parade, saying he's proud his city is a national leader in supporting rights for disabled people.

NEW YORK -- New York City hosted its first parade Sunday supporting people with disabilities, with more than 3,000 participants heading up Broadway using wheelchairs, canes and guide dogs.

"We're here full force," said rapper Namel Norris, 33, now in a wheelchair after being shot in the Bronx and paralyzed as a teenager. "I thought my life was over, but music is my calling, I have a purpose in life."

Mayor Bill de Blasio kicked off the inaugural NYC Disability Pride Parade, saying he's proud his city is a national leader in supporting rights for disabled people.

New York City hosted its first parade on Sunday supporting people with disabilities, with more than 3,000 participants heading up Broadway using wheelchairs, canes and guide dogs.
“We’re here in full force,” said rapper Namel Norris, 33, in a wheelchair after being shot in the Bronx and paralysed as a teenager.
“I thought my life was over, but music is my calling, I have a purpose in life.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio kicked off the inaugural NYC Disability Pride Parade, saying he’s proud his city is a leader in supporting rights for disabled people.

New York celebrated its first-ever disability pride parade Sunday.

“We will roll and ride and walk together for a more just New York City,” Mayor de Blasio said before leading a crowd of a few thousand down Broadway from Madison Square Park to Union Square.

The parade marked the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Former Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), the author of the landmark law, hailed progress toward accessibility but said the high unemployment rate for people with disabilities shows there are still remaining struggles.

New York City hosted its first parade Sunday supporting people with disabilities, with more than 3,000 participants heading up Broadway using wheelchairs, canes and guide dogs.

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“We're here full force,” said rapper Namel Norris, 33, now in a wheelchair after being shot in the Bronx and paralyzed as a teenager. “I thought my life was over, but music is my calling. I have a purpose in life.”

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — New York City hosted its first parade honoring people with disabilities Sunday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke to kick off the inaugural NYC Disability Pride Parade. He said he was proud of the city being a national leader in supporting rights for disabled people.
The parade route started at Manhattan’s Madison Square Park and went along Broadway to Union Square Park.