About Us
Disability Pride Madison’s mission is to work as a cross-disability organization to support and celebrate disabled communities and promote disability justice in Madison, Wisconsin, and beyond.
Kate Moran
President
Sashe Mishur
Vice President
Ti Banks
Treasurer
Jess Draws
Secretary
Cecil Wilson
Social Media Coordinator
Rachel DL
Outreach Coordinator
Jason Glozier
Jill Nagler
Lucas Osmond
Kari Venteris
Kiki Schultz
News Coverage
- Fox47 - Seventh annual Disability Pride Festival promotes inclusivity for all July 28, 2019
- WKOW - Disability Pride Festival celebrates community July 27, 2019
- Isthmus - Dancing past limitations July 25, 2019
- Madison365 - Seventh Annual Disability Pride Madison Set for July 27 July 11, 2019
If you would like to write an article about or with Disability Pride or interview any of its members, please email disabilitypridemadison@gmail.com with your pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is disability pride?
"People with disabilities are the largest and most diverse minority within the population representing all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, religions and socio-economic backgrounds. Disability Pride has been defined as accepting and honoring each person's uniqueness and seeing it as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity. Disability Pride is an integral part of movement building, and a direct challenge of systemic ableism and stigmatizing definitions of disability."
What is the date and time of the 2020 Disability Pride Festival?
Saturday, August 1st, 2020 from 12pm-5pm!
What happens if it rains?
The festival is rain or shine!
Are service animals allowed at the Festival?
Yes, allowed and welcomed!
Where should we park on the day of the Festival?
Parking is in the Care Wisconsin lot next door to Tenney Park!
Can I make a donation if I can't come?
Yes! Checks can be made to: Disability Pride Madison, Box 70795, Madison, WI 53707 ! Or, you can donate to our Paypal here.
