As Disability Pride Month came to a close on July 25, 2025, in Los Angeles, we marked the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act—a milestone in the civil rights movement and a reminder that true equity requires collective action.
In Los Angeles, the day was more than a commemoration. It was a celebration of what’s possible when collaboration leads the way. Each photo from the event tells a story of connection and purpose. It was also a meaningful reunion with the disability community and a full-circle moment I’ll always cherish: being introduced to Mayor Karen Bass by Stephen David Simon, sharing my “D1$@B1L*tY IS NOT A DIRTY WORD” pin, and thanking her for leading with inclusion.
Mayor Bass stood alongside Councilmember Imelda Padilla, Colleen Wrenn, Reynold Hoover, Paul Krekorian, and other civic and community leaders to reaffirm the city’s commitment to a truly inclusive Games For All. Los Angeles is advancing its Host City Accessibility Commitment through a Games Accessibility Plan and the appointment of its first Accessibility Chief, Natalie Sparrow, within the Office of Major Events—embedding access and equity into the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
Inclusion is more than a symbol—it’s a system. Let’s keep building a future where disability is part of the blueprint.