Disability Awareness Pride Month: Taking a Stand Together

This month, we are celebrating the existence of those with disabilities.

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Spectrum Speaks
July 23, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Editor’s Note

Welcome to another month in 2025! July is recognized as Disability Pride Month. Let’s celebrate this month together by creating a community where everyone is seen, heard, and supported.

Don’t miss our FREE Events in July

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller

Disability Pride Awareness Walk

Calling all Disability Advocates and Allies: Attend, share experiences, and listen to the struggles, triumphs, and stories.

Date of the Event: July 31, 2025, Thursday

  • Location: 99 Bottles 

    1445 2nd St, Sarasota, FL 34236

This walk celebrates Disability Pride Month and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990. Although the ADA was a historic milestone, the disability rights movement keeps growing.

Disability encompasses visible and invisible differences, including physical, developmental, mental health, and cognitive conditions. Every person deserves recognition and inclusion.

Rooted & Rising: A Youth Leadership Experience

Stay Inspired

Asha & Belle | Gulf Coast Leadership Institute (GCLI) 2025 in Action

Asha & Belle | GCLI 2025 in Action

As proud members of the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute (GCLI) 2025 cohort, Asha Sloan Campbell and Belle Stikeleather are actively turning leadership lessons into local impact.

Asha, founder of Jrpreneur Brunch Inc. and Growversity Solutions, known for leading with heart, strategy, and authenticity, empowers youth and underserved communities through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven collaboration. Belle, founder of Spectrum Speaks, an initiative of Behavioral Teaching Solutions, advances neurodiversity-affirming advocacy through inclusive education and community initiatives.

Together, they represent leadership rooted in service—co-creating solutions, showing up with compassion, and bringing bold ideas to life in the places that need them most.

This is GCLI leadership in motion—where vision meets community impact.

#GCLI2025 #LeadersInAction #CommunityDrivenLeadership #EmpowermentInPractice #WomenWhoLead #UnderservedToUnstoppable #PurposeInMotion

Let’s Do Better

Every person is worthy. Everyone should have the opportunity to love, work or just be. Uplift those who have disabilities.

  • Believe Them: They know their condition, mind or body more then anyone else. They know their needs, limitations and capabilities.

  • Gain Knowledge on Different Disabilities: Do your research. You can even ask the person about their disability POLITELY. Have the willingness to learn.

  • Support in anyway: Speak up when there’s ableism. Shut down ableist jokes and beliefs. You can start with family, friends or coworkers.

In Case You Missed It…

Services and Recurring Events Offered by Spectrum Speaks

  • Group Coaching helps you connect with other neurodivergent people and create a space where you can discuss your concerns, experiences and interests.

  • Online Courses are designed specifically for neurodivergent individuals. Enhance your skills and knowledge in various areas, from personal development to professional growth.

Home | Spectrum Speaks

In Group Coaching, neurodivergent individuals are given opportunities to develop their communication skills by presenting topics they truly care about. Lourmina’s turn, and she will discuss the BTS album series and how psychological concepts are integrated into them.

Want to know more? Reply to this email if you’re curious to know more. Go ahead. We don’t bite. 😄 

Till next time,

Spectrum Speaks Florida