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The idea for Disability Pride Month originated in 1990, the same year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Members of the disabled community in Boston are credited with holding the first Disability Pride celebration that same year. The event was held in Boston for a second year, but ended after that.
A large crowd gathered Friday in Augusta for Disability Pride Maine, which had not been held since 2019 because of the pandemic.
A large crowd gathered Friday in Augusta for Disability Pride Maine, which had not been held since 2019 because of the pandemic.
AUGUSTA — After a three-year break, Disability Rights Maine plans to hold Disability Pride Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 8, at The Pavilion at