26/07/2025
Disability Pride Month is a celebration of disabled people. It acknowledges creativity, activism, support, resilience, sporting, and academic achievements, among many other accomplishments, whether they are large or small.
It is about recognising the skills, uniqueness and attributes of everyone who is part of the disabled community.
The Sunflower is fortunate to work with many talented disabled individuals, including writers, trainers, and thought leaders. On the Sunflower Conversations podcast, the guests are fabulous disability advocates who generously give their time to improve outcomes for the community. Sharing their stories helps build awareness and contributes to a more equitable society across all sectors, including education, the workplace, and travel and leisure.
The intersection in the Sunflower community is diverse, and we are proud to hold the bright symbol of the Sunflower at its centre as a catalyst for conversation, change, and inclusion. Allies play a crucial role in the progression toward positive change by listening, advocating, and working together, always respecting the principle of “Nothing about us without us.”
Disability Pride originated in the United States in 1990, following the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. With the UK and Ireland following more recently.
The original Disability Pride Flag was created in 2019 by Ann Magill, a writer who has cerebral palsy. The rainbow of colours on the disability pride flag represents the various experiences and needs within the disabled community.
Red - Physical disabilities
Gold - Neurodivergence
White - Non-vvisible and undiagnosed disabilities
Blue - Mental illnesses
Green - Sensory disabilities
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- Listen to The Sunflower Conversations podcast ➡️ https://bit.ly/373paXZ
- Learn more about the Sunflower ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JVe0b7