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City of Alexandria Recognizes Disability Pride Month

Page updated on December 6, 2024 at 5:21 PM

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The City of Alexandria proudly recognizes Disability Pride Month in July in honor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990. It was through this legislation that discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life — including jobs, schools, and transportation— was prohibited.  

This groundbreaking civil rights law was instrumental in advancing the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities. This month and beyond, the City acknowledges and honors the achievements and experiences of people with disabilities within our community. 

“I would like to recognize the many Alexandrians with disabilities and the valuable contributions they make to our city,” said Mayor Justin Wilson. “During this commemoration period, we recommit ourselves to the work that still needs to be done to ensure everyone has full access to our City services and initiatives.”  

To carry out our commitment to making sure everyone who lives, works, or visits Alexandria is given equal opportunities, the City established the Office of Human Rights, whose mission is to combat discrimination and protect the human rights of everyone in the city. The Office of Human Rights collaborates with the Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities (ACPD), a volunteer body that advises City leadership on policies, programs, and legislation affecting Alexandria residents with disabilities, so we can cultivate an environment where everyone can succeed. Through the work of the ACPD, scholarships have been provided to individuals with disabilities and awards have been given to individuals and organizations who advocate for those with disabilities. 

Additionally, the City provides several therapeutic recreation programs and services for adults and children with disabilities. These include transportation services through the DOT Paratransit Program; summer camps; and youth, teen, and adult programs. We also provide Older Adult Services for those with disabilities and services for adults and children with developmental disabilities. 

Learn more about why we honor Disability Pride Month. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.  

Alexandria at 275: Connecting to our past to define a brighter future.  

Since its 1749 founding, the historic city of Alexandria has played a major role in our nation’s story and reflected its progress toward inclusivity. Join us at events from April through September as we mark Alexandria's 275th anniversary and embark on the next chapter in our city’s vibrant history at alexandriava.gov/ALX275. 

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