We're 13 this year, and still growing!

In 2013, a small group of disabled advocates and organizations had a radical idea: What if we just … celebrated? And they threw the first Disability Pride celebration in Philadelphia.

Because joy is radical. And disruptive. And contagious. And ours.

Then 13 years ago, Vicki Landers became involved. Over time, Disability Pride Philadelphia grew into Disability Pride Pennsylvania and brought accessible celebrations to Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and beyond — spreading now to Erie, Washington, and communities in between. From food trucks and face painting to games and ASL interpretation, Disability Pride brings the joy.

Some people think 13 is unlucky. Some people think that about disability, too. Our Executive Director Vicki Landers disagrees — and she's been proving it for 13 years. Besides, 13 is her favorite number.

Help us celebrate year 13. Every dollar fuels accessible programming across the commonwealth.

Goal: $13,000
$13 — Lucky 13. Vicki's favorite number.
$26 — Puts games in people's hands
$52 — Helps keep event free of charge
$130 — Keeps the face paint flowing
$213 — An hour of ASL, captions, or audio description
$360 — Brings the DJ to keep the vibes high

Lucky 13 Accessible Joy Fund

Disability Pride Pennsylvania turns 13. Join the party!