Come join us for the first Disability Pride Parade on the East Coast!! The parade is a fully inclusive event that will celebrate and strengthen the pride, power, and unity of people with disabilities, our families, and allies.
Chicago was the first state to have a pride parade, since that time other states have followed suit.. it is now time for Jersey to celebrate our community and pride!
Come join us on October 6th at 11 am in front of the Statehouse in Trenton and ending with a celebration at Mill Hill Park! To sign up for the parade visit the website. http://www.njdisabilityprideparade.com
Congratulations to Brian Mazzarella for designing the winning Pride Parade logo contest. Brian won a $100.00 gift card. Great job, Brian!
Become a sponsor and be part of the first Disability Pride Parade on the East Coast!
The parade sponsored by the Alliance Center for Independence with the support of the statewide disability community is an attempt to increase inclusion and acceptance of individuals with disabilities in their communities and the broader society. Organizers hope this parade will be a vehicle to break stereotypes and the harmful public perceptions of people with disabilities.The parade is a way to promote the belief that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with disabilities can take pride.
Founded in 1986, the Alliance Center for Independence, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) and one of 13 Centers for Independent Living across the state.The Alliance is the designated Center for Independent Living for Middlesex, Union and Somerset Counties in New Jersey.The Alliance’s goal is to promote the rights of persons with disabilities to full participation in the community.
Disability Pride Friends $1.00 - $24.00- Your name will be recognized on the website
Disability Pride Supporters $25.00 - Your name will be recognized on the website and program booklet
$50.00 - For non-profit agencies. Your agency will be listed on the Disability Pride website and program booklet. Your agency will receive 2 Disability Pride t-shirts
$100.00 - For profit agencies. Your agency will be listed on the Disability Pride website, program booklet and promo materials. Your agency will receive 5 NJ Disability Pride Parade t-shirts.
Disability Pride Sponsors $500.00 and up - Your name/logo and website link will be listed on the Disability Pride website. Your agencies/companies name will be included in all press releases, program booklet and parade promotional materials. You will receive 10 NJ Disability Pride Parade t-shirts.
You may pay through PayPal on the www.adacil.org website or send a check made out to the Alliance, Attn: Carole Tonks 629 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837. Please (read more of this article)
NJ Disability Pride Parade
