06/26/2026
Dear Friends,
We hope you're having a wonderful week!
We're delighted to share an invitation from our partners at Disability Unite to join the 7th Annual Disability Unite Festival on Sunday, July 12, 2026. This free, hybrid event celebrates the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and brings together the disability community, allies, artists, advocates, and organizations for an inspiring day of connection, creativity, and celebration.
This year's festival will feature:
Live, in-person performances by disability-led artists
A Disability Inclusion Training
A community resource fair with more than 40 community organizations and city agencies
Interactive arts activities and games for all ages
An interactive art installation
Exclusive virtual programming and livestream coverage
📍 In-Person: Central Park Naumburg Bandshell, New York City | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💻 Virtual: DisabilityUnite.org | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
For additional information, including accessibility details and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the FAQ page - https://tinyurl.com/dufestivalfaq
Whether you're planning to attend in person or join online, we hope you'll take part in this incredible celebration of disability pride, culture, advocacy, and inclusion. We'd also be grateful if you shared this invitation with your friends, family, colleagues, and communities, everyone is welcome!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd be happy to help or point you in the right direction.
We hope to celebrate with you on July 12!
With gratitude,
The Art Beyond Sight Team
Image Description: The Disability Unite Festival flyer with bold white, blue, and red text over an orange and blue background. At the top, text reads: “Disability Unite Festival 2025” with “2025” in blue gradient block letters. Below it, in bold white and red outlined letters, the theme reads “Love Unites.” On the left side of the blue portion, event details read: “Sunday, July 13, 11 A M – 6 P M. Celebrate Disability Pride at the sixth annual Disability Unite Festival, marking the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act!”
To the right, two white headers read: “In-Person – Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park” and “Virtual – DisabilityUnite.org”
Centered beneath is an illustration of a concert stage shaped like the Central Park Bandshell, with the word “unite” on the stage and a crowd in front. Below the stage is a line of illustrated people of many different races, ages, and visible disabilities standing together, smiling.
A blue banner below the crowd highlights: “4 Hours Stage Performances & 2 Hours Virtual Performances & 5+ Hours Virtual Panel Discussions | 4+ In-Person Interactive Activity Stations | 45+ Community Booths”
The flyer’s bottom section is blue. In the center is a black-and-white QR code. Below the QR code are icons for accessibility services: Captioning, ASL Interpretation, Plain Language, and Audio Description. Text beneath the icons reads: “To request additional accommodations, contact [email protected]”
On the left of this bottom section, white text reads “With Thanks To Our Sponsors” above logos for: NYC Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts. On the right, text reads “Presented By” above logos for: Project Access For All, NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, NYC Commission on Human Rights, Central Park Conservancy, NYC Parks Department
Join us for a FREE celebration of Disability Pride and community on July 12th! We're taking it to the next level with this year’s hybrid event, combining in-person festivities at Central Park Naumburg Bandshell in NYC and an exclusive online experience. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unf...
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