Disability Pride Month: How Remote Workers and Digital Nomads Can Celebrate Inclusivity

Every July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month, honoring the history, strength, and identity of people with disabilities. Born out of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed in July 1990, this month is more than a celebration—it's a call to action.

For digital nomads and remote professionals, this is an opportunity to reflect on how we build truly inclusive communities in borderless, virtual workspaces.

Text on black background reads "July is Disability Pride Month" in colorful letters. Icons below depict diverse disabilities.

1. Educate Yourself and Your Team

Understanding disability means going beyond stereotypes. It includes learning about:

• The social model of disability, which focuses on systemic barriers, not just individual impairments.

• The reality of accessibility gaps in both physical and digital workspaces.

• The diversity of the disability community—including visible, invisible, cognitive, and sensory disabilities.

  
  

Helpful Resources:

• ADA.gov Overview

• Disability Etiquette Tips

  
  

2. Share Stories and Raise Visibility

Remote work gives us access to global platforms. Use yours to:

• Share disability-positive creators on social media.

• Highlight colleagues, authors, or travelers with disabilities.

• Celebrate historical milestones in disability rights.

Storytelling raises awareness—and builds empathy.

Travel inspo: The Rolling Explorer shares wheelchair-accessible adventures from around the world.

3. Audit Your Remote Setup

Inclusivity in remote work means:

• Adding alt-text to every image.

• Ensuring closed captions on videos and live calls.

• Using communication tools like Slack or Teams with screen reader compatibility.

If you’re hiring or managing teams, prioritize tools with accessibility built in—and ask your team what they need.

4. Celebrate Disability Culture

Join virtual events and advocate for broader cultural inclusion:

• Watch documentaries like Crip Camp.

• Follow online panels hosted by Diversability.

• Participate in Disability Unite Festival’s virtual lineup.

Whether you're working from a co-working space in Bali or a coffee shop in Berlin, inclusion travels with you.

Final Thought

As a nomad, you navigate borders. This month, break the barriers too. When you include and advocate for the disabled community in your remote circles, you're building a freer, fairer world for everyone—on every timezone.