As the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act approaches next week, a carnival in Cincinnati celebrates not just the milestone, but the people the law empowers.
July is Disability Pride Month, and Easterseals Redwood hosted a “Carnival of Abilities” with games, food, Cincinnati Reds mascot appearances and more.
“Pride is about not hiding away your disability or feeling shame of having a diagnosis or a disability. It’s about standing up and being proud of who you are,” said Lisha Stross, Director of Adult Disability Services in Kentucky for Easterseals Redwood…