California: Acting Governor Rivas proclaims Disability Pride Month

~ Sacramento, CA - In a move to recognize and celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities, Acting Governor Robert Rivas has declared July 2026 as "Disability Pride Month" in the State of California. The proclamation was issued today and highlights the diversity and strength that individuals with disabilities bring to the state.

The proclamation coincides with Disability Pride Month, which is observed in July to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark legislation, signed into law on July 26, 1990, prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life and aims to remove barriers to employment, transportation, public services, and other critical areas.

California is home to over 7 million adults with disabilities and provides disability services to one in seven children in schools. The state has been a leader in promoting inclusion and integration for people with disabilities for decades. Under the Newsom administration, efforts are being made to expand educational opportunities, employment options, health care access, civil rights, and community living for people of all ages with disabilities. Additionally, California continues to prioritize accessibility of all state services and is committed to creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities within state service.

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Acting Governor Rivas emphasized that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are integral parts of building a California for all. As Disability Pride Month is celebrated this year, he urged everyone to reflect on the essential contributions of people with disabilities to communities across the state and reaffirm their commitment to their rights and independence.

The proclamation was signed by Acting Governor Rivas on July 22nd and can be found below:

PROCLAMATION

"California joins communities around the nation in recognizing July as Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to celebrate the many ways that people living with disabilities - whether visible or invisible - add to the diversity and strength of our state.

Observed in July, Disability Pride Month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a major civil rights milestone signed into law on July 26, 1990. Sponsored by California Congressman Tony Coelho, the ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, removing barriers to employment, transportation, public services and other critical areas.

California is home to more than 7 million adults with disabilities and provides one in seven kids with disability services in schools. For decades, California has been instrumental in driving inclusion and integration of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. With the Newsom administration, the California Legislature is working to expand educational opportunities, employment options, health and homecare access, civil rights, and community living for people of all ages with disabilities. The state also continues to prioritize accessibility of all state services and is deepening our commitment to employment opportunities for people with disabilities within state service.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are integral parts of our ongoing work to build a California for all. As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, let us reflect on the essential contributions of people with disabilities to our communities, our state, and our nation, and reaffirm our commitment to their rights and independence.

NOW THEREFORE I, ROBERT RIVAS, Acting Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim July 2026 as "Disability Pride Month."

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 22nd day of July 2026.

ROBERT RIVAS

Acting Governor of California

ATTEST:

SHIRLEY N. WEBER Ph.D.

Secretary of State"

This proclamation serves as a reminder that individuals with disabilities are an integral part of society and deserve equal rights and opportunities. As California continues its efforts towards inclusivity and accessibility for all its citizens, Disability Pride Month serves as a time to celebrate diversity and recognize the valuable contributions of people with disabilities.

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