Newton, MA, July 17th, 2024, with Understanding Our Differences. This July marks Disability Pride Month and also the 34th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Understanding Our Differences is joining with Newton’s Commission on Disability and the Newton Free Library to present a dialogue about disability through a moderated panel of local speakers with disabilities, “What does disability pride mean to you?” followed by a Q&A and discussion with the audience.
* This special event will take place on Wednesday, July 17th at 7:00pm in the Druker Auditorium at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street in Newton.
* Disability pride presents people with disabilities as people living their lives in plain view, proud of their identity as being disabled. During this lively panel discussion, you will hear and learn from the authentic voices of people with disabilities, who will reflect on their life experiences and welcome conversation.
For more information visit  https://understandingourdifferences.org/       or 617-795-0374 info@UnderstandingOurDifferences.org

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination in all aspects of life on the basis of disability. The ADA was  signed in 1990 by President George W. Bush Sr.

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