Disability Pride Month: Honoring the History and Achievements of People with Disabilities

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This article discusses Disability Pride Month in July, which honors the history, achievements, and experiences of people with disabilities. It notes that HFC is a welcoming college that includes all members of the disability community. The article provides statistics showing that people with disabilities comprise approximately 15% of the world's population and about 27% of the U.S. population, making it the largest and most diverse minority group.

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July celebrates Disability Pride Month, which honors the history, achievements, and experiences of people with disabilities.

HFC is a Welcoming College. The College welcomes everyone, including all students, faculty, and staff who identify as part of the disability community.

People with disabilities comprise approximately 15% of the world's population, representing all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

In the United States alone, people with disabilities comprise approximately 27% of the population, making it the largest and most diverse minority group.

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July is Disability Pride Month, which celebrates the history and achievements of people with disabilities.

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