Celebrate

Disability Pride Month 2025

During Disability Pride Month, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is committed to highlighting and celebrating the diverse experiences and contributions of individuals with disabilities.

The Library recognizes this month as an opportunity to raise awareness, promote acceptance and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.

Disability Pride Month 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects people with disabilities from discrimination. This landmark law was made possible by the tireless efforts of many disabled activists who fought for their rights to be seen, heard and represented in our community.

Throughout July, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will amplify the identities of those with visible and invisible disabilities. We invite you to celebrate with us in person and online by exploring curated booklists, displays, events, resources and more for library users of all ages.

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Accessibility at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

CLP seeks to provide meaningful, intuitive experiences to all community members through welcoming, accessible spaces, materials in a variety of formats that are easy to discover and use, high-quality programming and technologies designed to meet customer needs.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

County & City Resources:

Office of Developmental Supports (Allegheny County): Resources and support coordination for eligible residents with a variety of disabilities. Application assistance is available.

Request a Disability Accommodation (Allegheny County): Request an accommodation to participate in a county service, program, or activity.

Disability & Autism Supports: Connect (Allegheny County): Resources and links relevant to all ages and disabilities.

Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Advisory Board (Allegheny County): Advisory board assisting in planning, development, and implementation of mental health and intellectual disability services and supports.

Disability Rights & the ADA/Engage (Pittsburgh): City Office of Equal Protection

Disability Resources Center (Pittsburgh): City disability links and resources for all ages and disabilities.

Accessible Attractions and More:

Sensory-friendly guide: 24 places in the Pittsburgh area offering sensory-friendly options and assistance (Kidsburgh):  Listing of local museums, sports venues, and more that offer sensory friendly kits or sensory friendly hours.

The Pittsburgh Accessibility Guide (Visit Pittsburgh): Listing of local organizations, medical resources, and attractions with contact information for people to inquire about specific needs. For more information about local attractions, here’s a more in-depth look.

Other Local Resources:

Adaptive Events: Offers listings for local adaptive sports and activities, including basketball, sled hockey, baseball, as well as playgrounds, summer camps, and more.

Autism Caring Center: Provides resources, support, advocacy, and training. They host support groups and social and educational opportunities at their center as well as across the community.

Autism Pittsburgh: Offers information and referrals to parents and professionals and connects people to local services. They also provide training to educate businesses and organizations about autism.

Band Together Pittsburgh: Provides music-based programming, experiences, and vocational opportunities for those on the autism spectrum.

Disability Pride Pennsylvania: Empowers self-advocacy and builds community through social events, celebrations, and more.

In Toto Community Resource Center: Offers support groups, educational workshops, resource referrals, and more to individuals with increased risk of mental health struggles.

Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP): Offers a variety of accessible media types for reading disabled Pennsylvania residents, including print, audio and digital.

PEAL Center: Helps families, youth, and young adults with disabilities understand their rights and provides resources and training for self-advocacy.

Self Advocates United as 1: Builds community and empowers people with disabilities to advocate for themselves in their lives, community, and the state of Pennsylvania. They also have a state-wide resource listing here.