We went down to Paragon to shop for tennis racquets and were pleasantly surprised to see the Disability Pride Parade just beginning. The parade started at 11am and went down Broadway to Union Square Park.
What an amazing and emotional organization and event. I was so proud, Li was so proud, to wave and cheer on all the people walking in the parade.
Disability Pride NYC is a non profit organization started in 2015 and kicked off the first parade in 2015 as well.
The mission of Disability Pride NYC is to promote inclusion, awareness, and visibility of people with disabilities, and redefine public perception of disability. The goal is to establish an annual Disability Pride parade in New York City and to support people with disabilities in whatever way they can.
To learn more, donate or get involved please visit www.disabilitypridenyc.org.
Many of the walkers stopped by and handed out little fun goodies like a ball, t-shirt, sunglasses, bracelet, pen which we were beyond excited and appreciative for. I also fell in love with one of the walkers’ shirts, Love Bili NYC, www.lovebilinyc.com (@lovebilinyc)…cute tees and great causes.