Disability Pride Celebration

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT Venue : Clyfford Still Museum Export to : iCal, Google Category: Family, Stop by the Museum’s outdoor forecourt from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a creative activity as the Clyfford Still Museum celebrates Disability Pride and the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ! This activity is free, and no registration is required. Disability Pride Celebration is on an SCFD Free Day. Visit the Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for free! What is Disability Pride? Disability Pride is a movement about: – Celebrating diversity in bodies, minds, and ways of experiencing the world. – Recognizing disability as an identity and culture. – Honoring the contributions of people with disabilities. – Understanding disability history and lived experiences. – Recognizing ongoing barriers, stigmas, and ableism._Advocating for equity, inclusion, and accessibility. – Building a sense of belonging and community. This year, we are excited to feature Deaf artist Jaye Jones in a hands-on workshop to create a collective art piece. Participants will use acrylic markers on small prepared canvas pieces. The individual canvas pieces will be sewn together into one painting. Jaye is interested in exploring how separate voices can form a shared visual story. American Sign Language interpreters will be available. At 12:15 p.m., enjoy a 15-minute performance on the forecourt by singer, songwriter, and musician Melissa Baehr. Melissa is originally from northeastern Pennsylvania. She came to Colorado in 2017 for training at the Colorado Center for the Blind. From an early age, she loved to sing. She learned to play the guitar at the age of 15 and started writing her own songs shortly after. Melissa’s musical style is mostly Indie folk rock/ Americana. She’s been playing mellow acoustic guitar music for yoga classes at Guided by Humanity since 2021. Music calms the soul, so in her downtime, Melissa loves listening to live music, spending time with friends, and being in nature’s soundscape. @melissa_rae_sing Community partners serving communities with disabilities will host information tables where you can learn about programs, services, and helpful resources. Visit the Denver Commission on Aging Table! Curious about resources, programs, and opportunities that support healthy aging in Denver? Stop by the Denver Commission on Aging (DCA) table to learn how the commission advocates for older adults and promotes age-friendly communities throughout the city. By visiting the table, you’ll discover: -Community resources for older adults, caregivers, and families. -Information on health, wellness, transportation, housing, and social connection. -Opportunities to stay informed about issues affecting Denver’s aging population. -Ways to become involved through community engagement and advocacy. -Upcoming events, programs, and educational opportunities. -How the Denver Commission on Aging partners with organizations across the city to improve the quality of life for older adults. Whether you’re an older adult, a caregiver, a family member, or simply someone who cares about creating a more age-friendly Denver, stop by, ask questions, and connect with them. Check out the Limb Preservation Foundation Table! The Limb Preservation Foundation provides community and support to people experiencing life and limb-threatening conditions throughout the Rocky Mountain Region and beyond. They do this through financial assistance, emotional support, and educational resources. By visiting the table, you will learn about the impact of limb loss, resources available for support, and have the opportunity to create a card for someone experiencing limb threat in the hospital. Connect with Canine Partners of the Rockies! Canine Partners of the Rockies raises, trains, and places highly skilled service dogs with Coloradans with disabilities, enabling them to lead more independent and gratifying lives. We specialize in Facility Intervention Dogs and Mobility Assistance Dogs, who work with populations and individuals, respectively. Please note: The immersive soundscapes for Still in Sound will be turned off throughout the duration of this program. Visitors who want to listen to the exhibition’s sonic interpretations can access the soundscapes in the digital guide using earbuds.