Disability Pride Parade and Celebration

A free, family-friendly event in Delware Park to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The parade on Ring Road starts at 9:00am, and will be followed by fun activities for all ages along with free Sahlen's hotdogs! Admission is free and open to all persons with disabilities and to those without.

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law and discrimination against people with disabilities became illegal. In 1980, The Western New York Independent Living Project, Inc. opened its doors at 3108 Main Street and began providing programs and services for all people with disabilities throughout all eight counties of WNY. With all the services provided throughout the years, we have reached a time to celebrate the 26th Anniversary of the ADA becoming a law! Therefore, Western New York Independent Living, Inc. and many community organizations will be celebrating this important occasion on July 24, 2016 in Delaware Park. In recognition of this and to raise awareness, WNY Independent Living, Inc. as a family of agencies, along with many community partners including Sahlen’s, Erie County Office for the Disabled, AdaptiveWaterSports, and many more, will be hosting the celebration.