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Participants at the parade getting ready to march

July 28, 2015

UCP of NYC Takes Part in Inaugural Disability Pride Parade

On Sunday, July 12th, UCP of NYC joined thousands of New Yorkers for the Inaugural NYC Disability Pride Parade. With an estimated 200…

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A group of people taking a picture together while one is holding a sign saying "access is a civil right"

July 13, 2015

Diversability Marches in NYC's First Disability Pride Parade

We were so excited to march with around 3,000 participants in New York's inaugural Disability Pride Parade this past Sunday. Mayor Bill…

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People participate in the first annual Disability Pride Parade on July 12, 2015 in New York City. The parade calls attention to the rights of people with disabilities and coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

July 11, 2015

Scenes from the first annual Disability Pride parade in NYC

Thousands came out to raise awareness of physical and mental disabilities in Manhattan Sunday at the first Disability Pride parade down…

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Members proudly march in New York City’s first annual Disability Pride Parade on July 12, 2015.

July 13, 2015

Equity Marches in NYC’s First Annual Disability Pride Parade

“We will roll and ride and walk together for a more just New York City,” said New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio at the start of the city’s…

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A woman in a wheelchair taking a picture with the Grand Marshal of the parade, Tom Harkin.

July 12, 2015

Disability Pride on Display in New York City

On July 12, NYC celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ADA with the first annual Disability Pride Parade. Mobility Ventures was proud to…

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Michelle Kraus shouts slogans to support disabled people while taking part in the disability pride parade in New York.

July 11, 2015

Thousands march in first New York Disability Pride Parade

Thousands of people marched through the streets of New York on Sunday for the city's first Disability Pride Parade. People in…

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Close up shot of a empty wheel chair

July 11, 2015

NYC hosts its first disability pride parade

NEW YORK - New York City is hosting its first parade honoring people with disabilities. Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to speak Sunday…

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Gay Pride

June 24, 2015

Making history with the Disability Pride Parade

As we come together to celebrate the achievements of the L.G.B.T. community this month, get ready to witness the pride of the disability…

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People marching on the streets

July 12, 2015

This Is What New York City’s First Disability Pride Parade Looked Like

The parade honored the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, which ensured civil rights protections to individuals with…

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July 12, 2015

NY stages disability pride parade

New York - Thousands of people marched through the streets of New York for the city's first Disability Pride Parade on Sunday. People in…

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Man in wheelchair in downtown Manhattan

July 9, 2015

Guilford Actor Who Uses Wheelchair Takes Center Stage in NYC's Inaugural Disability Pride Parade

Almost every day, Guilford resident and wheelchair user Joe Genera gets up before dawn, drives to the train station to make the trip to…

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Spectators wave as a float passes by before the start of the inaugural Disability Pride Parade.

July 11, 2015

NYC’s inaugural Disability Pride Parade draws thousands

NEW YORK — New York City hosted its first parade Sunday supporting people with disabilities, with more than 3,000 participants heading up…

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