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No Pride without Disability Pride
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Emma Cieslik , Washington Blade
· July 23, 2026
· 6 min read
On Saturday, June 20, Capital Pride hosted the Pride Parade through the heart of Washington, D.C. I broke my foot just a couple days before and couldn’t attend, but beyond my mobility, Pride celebrations have always been difficult as a multiply disabled, queer person. As someone who is autistic with
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: Washington Blade ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? On Saturday, June 20, Capital Pride hosted the Pride Parade through the heart of Washington, D.C. I broke my foot just a couple days before and couldn’t attend, but beyond my mobility, Pride celebrations have always been difficult as a multiply disabled, queer person. As someone who is autistic with
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