Disability isn’t a one-time event—it’s a year-round reality.
The needs and feelings of people with disabilities don’t just exist on special days or in certain months. We live our experiences every single day, navigating a world that often overlooks or even deliberately obstructs our needs. While awareness campaigns and designated months like Disability Pride Month are important, true inclusion means recognizing and addressing accessibility issues 365 days a year.
Accessibility is about more than ramps and captions. It’s about ensuring that every digital and physical is designed or retrofitted to avoid excluding people.
Inclusion requires commitment from everyone—employers, educators, designers, policymakers—to continuously push for environments that support all people, every day.It is essential to keep the conversation going beyond the “special” days and months. Accessibility and inclusion must be a year-round priority. People with disabilities live their experiences every day, and they deserve access every step of the way.
Alt: A calendar meme with the caption: July is over, but I’m still proud of what I’ve been able to overcome despite my disability.