8th Annual Disability Pride

Two of Millersville University’s EPPIIC values are inclusion and compassion. On April 11, members of the University will celebrate the eighth annual Disability Pride event with a day jam-packed with activities.

Throughout the morning there will be activities such as t-shirt decorating, sign making, a community conversation with the University as well as a display to defend the rights of students with disabilities. In the afternoon, there will be a discussion about disability history with disability equality in education, discussions and expressive arts on the topic of disability intimacy, a student and alumni panel, and ending the day’s events with trivia bingo. Throughout the day, a sensory-friendly calming space is available to anyone who needs it throughout the day.

According to Dr. Thomas Neuville, a professor in the department of special education, Disability Pride serves to promote visibility and inclusion, celebrate identity and empowerment, build community, institutional accountability, and more.

“Disability Pride Days are more than symbolic—they are a bold affirmation that disability is an essential part of our campus community and human diversity,” says Neuville, “These events celebrate identity, challenge ableism, and ignite a collective responsibility to build a more inclusive, accessible, and just academic environment for all.”

The event is free for all.