What is Disability Pride Month about?
Disability Pride Month is celebrated each July. It honours the achievements of disabled people, encourages being more accessible, and fights stereotypes. The month aims to help people proudly embrace their disability as part of their identity and advocates for equal rights in the wider community.
To celebrate Disability Pride Month this year, we wanted to focus on sharing ways that anyone can show their support for disabled people and being an ally. This includes ways that you can support DIAL and disabled people in the Barnsley community, with a particular spotlight on disability in the media. Having an accurate representation of disabled people in the media is important as it validates the experiences of disabled people, builds empathy, and educates non-disabled people about the various types of disabilities. This helps to create a more inclusive society where everyone is respected and valued.
Ways to Be an Ally
Here are 8 simple things you can do to make a big impact. Being an ally to disabled people goes beyond being kind and considerate, it’s about going beyond to support and amplify disabled voices. Non-disabled people can use their privilege to take action, learn, and work with disabled people to create a more inclusive community.
TV Shows with Accurate Disability Representation
Here are 7 TV shows that we recommend giving a watch! Whether you like a teen drama, sitcom or documentary, there’s something on our list to suit you. We have also highlighted our Staff Recommendations from our Business Development Officer, Nicola, and Marketing and Communications Officer, Eleanor. Have a scroll through our recommendations below, and let us know on our social media posts whether you have watched any or have any other recommendations!
Books with Accurate Disability Representation
If reading is your thing, then here are 7 recommendations of books that have authentic disability representation. From real stories to children’s adventures, and lots of exciting fiction, we really suggest that you give these books a go! We have also highlighted our Staff Recommendations from our CEO, Sharon, and Business Development Officer, Nicola. Have a scroll through our recommendations below, and let us know on our social media posts whether you have read any or have any other fantastic recommendations!
Movies with Accurate Disability Representation
Get cosy with our 7 movie recommendations that share stories through the lens of disabled voices. From movies that are relatable for children to factual dramas and spine-tingling thrillers, these amazing movies are must watches! We have also highlighted our recommendations from our Marketing and Communications Officer, Eleanor, and Advice Team Lead, Nigel. Have a scroll through our recommendations below, and let us know on our social media posts whether you have seen any of these movies or if you have any more recommendations!
Ways to Support DIAL and Local Disabled People
You can directly help disabled people in Barnsley by supporting us. Being a charity, we can only provide services through raising funding and donations, as well as through employment and volunteering. If you would like to support us, no matter how big or small, we would be very grateful.
