Joan Lorentz Park Cambridge Public Library, with the Cambridge Commission on Disabilities. Celebrating Disability Pride – a festive event for the whole community that aims to increase visibility, dignity and inclusion of people with disabilities while raising awareness and reducing stigma. Conceived by a coalition of Cambridge residents with lived experience, this event aims to foster positive change and community celebration, modeling an inclusive and accessible public gathering.
* Complimentary, wheelchair-accessible shuttle service will be provided to and from the event with convenient stops at all library branches throughout the city from 10:30am to 2:30pm.
Event activities include:
- Silent Disco, Arts and Crafts
- Open Air Photo Booth, Giveaways
- Play Street Equipment
- Cambridge Public Library Storytime at 11:30am and 1pm
- Accessibility Hub
- Sensory-Friendly Area with Tactile Activities
- Free Food. Informational Tabling on Resources
- ASL, Bangla and Spanish live interpretation
Organizations Tabling with Resources:
- Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD)
- Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD)
- Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA)
- MA Department of Public Health: Office of Health Equity
- Health and Disability Program: Health and Disability Partnership
- MassAbility: Assistive Technology Lending Library
- Disabled Persons Protection Commission
- Boston Center for Independent Living
To request an interpreter for this event or for additional support accessing the materials or space, contact AccessHelp@CambridgeMA.gov by September 26, 2025.
For more information visit https://sites.google.com/challiance.org/disability-pride/home contact ccpd@cmabridgema.gov
