July is Disability Pride Month

Each July, the City of Lake Oswego celebrates Disability Pride Month by recognizing the history, achievements, and contributions of people with disabilities and reaffirming our commitment to building an inclusive community where everyone belongs.

On July 7, 2026, the City Council proclaimed July as Disability Pride Month, marking the fourth consecutive year the City has recognized this important observance. Throughout the month, the City is proudly flying the Disability Pride Flag at City Hall, the Library, and the Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatic Center (LORAC) as a visible symbol of inclusion, belonging, and respect.

Disability Pride Month is celebrated each July to commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and protects the right to participate fully in all aspects of community life.

The 2026 Disability Pride Month theme, "The World Works Better With Us," celebrates the many ways people with disabilities strengthen our communities, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods. The theme recognizes that disability is a natural part of human diversity and reminds us that our community is stronger when everyone is welcomed, valued, and included.

Celebrate Disability Pride Month 

Visit the Library and Iron Mountain Park throughout July to:

• Browse curated book displays for children, teens, and adults featuring stories that celebrate disability pride, identity, history, and lived experiences.
• Visit the Teen Activity Table, where visitors can create their own Disability Pride Flag—a colorful symbol of disability community, pride, and inclusion.
• Visit Iron Mountain Park to enjoy the newest StoryWalk® installation, Song in the City, written by Daniel Bernstrom and illustrated by Jenin Mohammed. This heartwarming story follows a young blind girl as she experiences the sounds of her city while celebrating family, music, and joy. Enjoy the story while exploring one of Lake Oswego's most accessible parks.

We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Disability Pride Month by learning about disability history, recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities, and helping create a community where everyone can participate and belong.