12. For us, Disability pride is

Coexisting with my disabilities, not doing things "in spite" of them - Amber

Realising that my disability isn't something I should be embarrassed about or need to apologise for - Abbie

Being able to talk about disability Disability pride to me to is not feeling ashamed and like you must hide your disability from society - Becky

I think of disability pride like “Ohana” from Lilo and Stitch - where ‘ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind’ I’ve discovered that acquiring a disability can be a very socially isolating experience, so the knowledge that a community of people, experiencing similar feelings can make you feel less alone and more connected. And I like to remember that there can be no community without unity! - Jessica

Seeing fellow disabled people come together to support each other and fight injustices - Abbie

Feeling free from stigma and shame!