BOROUGH PRESIDENT GIBSON AND BRONX DISABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL HOST THE 4TH ANNUAL DISABILITY PRIDE EVENT

News24USA.Com Desk, New York : On Thursday, July 9, 2026, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, in partnership with Disability Unite and the Bronx Disability Advisory Council, hosted the 4th Annual Disability Pride Month Celebration at Bronx Borough Hall. The annual event brought together elected officials, advocates, service providers, city agencies, and community members to commemorate Disability Pride Month and the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and to connect Bronx residents with critical resources that promote accessibility, independence, and inclusion.
The celebration featured remarks from Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, New York City Council Member Justin Sanchez, Disability Unite Founder and Director Matt Axel, and representatives from community organizations dedicated to advancing equity for people with disabilities throughout New York City.
“Disability Pride Month is a celebration of resilience, advocacy, and the fundamental belief that every person deserves the opportunity to fully participate in their community,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “Today, we brought together government agencies, community organizations, advocates, and residents to celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities while reaffirming our shared responsibility to build a more accessible and inclusive Bronx. Whether it is expanding access to housing, education, employment, healthcare, or transportation, we remain committed to breaking down barriers and ensuring every Bronxite has the opportunity to thrive. Thank you to our Disability Advisory Council, Disability Unite, our community partners, and everyone who joined us today for helping move this important work forward.”
The program included a performance by the Wheels in Motion Dance Team, presentations from city agencies and community partners, and a resource fair featuring nearly 30 organizations providing information on employment opportunities, healthcare services, housing assistance, transportation accessibility, educational resources, independent living services, voting access, and advocacy programs for Bronx residents with disabilities.
Participating organizations included Bronx Independent Living Services, ACCES-VR, MetroPlusHealth, CitizensNYC, Parent to Parent NYS, Children’s Aid, the National Federation of the Blind, MTA Accessibility, NYC Public Schools’ Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning, the Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council, Montefiore Einstein, Heart to Heart Home Care, Intention Health Care, the Board of Elections in the City of New York, Centerlight, Metro Plus, and Zbest as sponsors, along with numerous additional community partners committed to expanding access and opportunity for people with disabilities.
Disability Pride Month has been celebrated across New York City each July since 2015, when then-Mayor Bill de Blasio officially recognized the month to commemorate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Since then, the annual observance has served as an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of people with disabilities, raise awareness, and promote policies and partnerships that foster accessibility, equity, and inclusion throughout the five boroughs.  Press Release