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Mayor Bill de Blasio and former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin march in the first Disability Pride Parade in Manhattan on July 12, 2015.

July 27, 2015

NYC Hosts Its First Disability Pride Parade

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — New York City hosted its first parade honoring people with disabilities Sunday. Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke to…

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An image of a subway sign on the side of entrance

July 27, 2015

NYC’s first-ever Disability Pride Parade not in very accessible location, with nearby subway stations lacking elevators

New York City's first-ever Disability Pride Parade may prove to be prety inaccessible for some, as most local subway stops do not have…

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Jessica Delarosa, and her dog Mayim, and two other wheelchair marchers participate in the inaugural Disability Pride Parade

July 27, 2015

Thousands participate in the first New York Disability Pride Parade

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

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image of disability pride parade in Chicago

July 27, 2015

First Disability Pride Parade NYC 2015

NEW YORK: First Disability Pride Parade NYC 2015– To end stigma of disability, New York holds its first ever disability parade. …

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Jessica Lopez, participates in the inaugural Disability Pride Parade, Sunday, July 12, 2015, in New York.

July 27, 2015

Disability pride parade draws thousands in New York City

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

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ADA Birthday Party Flyer

July 17, 2015

Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Birthday Party

ADA 25 NYC Americans with Disabilities Act Come to ADA NYC 25th Birthday Party Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Birthday Party …

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DIS/PLAY exhibition brings accessibility to art world, sheds light on ableism

July 2, 2015

DIS/PLAY exhibition brings accessibility to art world, sheds light on ableism

BY SARAH ELIZABETH ADLER | SENIOR STAFFLAST This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and at San…

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Museums welcome people with disabilities, offer array of creative opportunities, technology

April 7, 2015

Museums welcome people with disabilities, offer array of creative opportunities, technology

In this March 22, 2015 photo, Luz Cantres works on a drawing at the Museum of Modern Art in New York after viewing a sculpture by French…

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Mike LeDonne, the jazz pianist, and his daughter Mary at their apartment on West 43rd Street.

April 3, 2015

Song and Daughter Inspire Plans to Celebrate People With Disabilities

In July, a month after the Gay Pride March is scheduled to unfold, a different kind of pride procession is set to commence: the Disability…

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Mayor Bill de Blasio Reappoints Victor Calise as Commissioner Of The Mayor's Office For People With Disabilities

February 17, 2015

Mayor Bill de Blasio Reappoints Victor Calise as Commissioner Of The Mayor's Office For People With Disabilities

Champion of New York City’s disabled community reestablished as MOPD head NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the…

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