Disability Pride Celebration

Stop by the Museum’s outdoor forecourt from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to enjoy a hands-on activity as the Clyfford Still Museum celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Join educator Sarah Childers for a fun activity. Participants will use everyday materials to create a homemade balloon rocket. These drop-in activities are for all ages and abilities. American Sign Language interpreters will be available.

This activity is free, and no registration is required.

Disability Pride Celebration is on an SCFD Free Day. Visit the Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for free!

Please note: Bannock Street on the west side of the Museum will be closed all day on July 27 from 12th Ave. to 13th Ave. due to an event hosted by the Denver Art Museum. Nearby surface lots and street parking will still be available.

Come and meet several of our community partners who will host information tables:

Canine Partners of the Rockies
Canine Partners of the Rockies raises, trains, and places highly skilled service dogs with Coloradans with disabilities, enabling them to lead more independent and gratifying lives. They specialize in Facility Intervention Dogs and Mobility Assistance Dogs, who work with populations and individuals, respectively.

Limb Preservation Foundation
The Limb Preservation Foundation provides support and community to those experiencing limb-threatening conditions. They provide hope, help, and possibilities through financial assistance, emotional support, and education. For patients and families in the nine-state Rocky Mountain Region who are facing or experiencing limb loss as a result of tumor, trauma, or infection, they are here to help in a difficult time, allowing you to focus on your healing journey. Learn more at limbpreservation.org.

Guided by Humanity
Guided by Humanity’s (GBH) mission is to transform the health and quality of life for people with disabilities. Our vision is an inclusive society where everyone thrives and enjoys health and well-being. At GBH, we believe prevention is key to improving quality of life. By offering accessible wellness services, we empower people with disabilities to improve their physical and mental well-being.

Community Autism Store
The Autism Community Store is a parent-owned social enterprise that has served the Denver Autism community for 13 years. The store’s mission is to connect people to information, resources, and each other, and to work toward a world where everyone feels they belong. The Autism Community Store has the things exceptional people and their families need to learn and thrive…all in one amazing, sensory-friendly place.

Atlantis Community, Inc.
Atlantis Community, Inc. (ACI) empowers adults with diverse disabilities to live full, independent lives outside institutional settings. They offer advocacy, peer support, skills training, transition services, and civil rights protection. Founded by Wade Blank and the “Gang of 19”, ACI first championed deinstitutionalization and later spearheaded the nation’s first wheelchair bus protests in Denver in 1978, against the inaccessibility of public buses. At that protest, nineteen members of the Atlantis Community chanted “We will ride” and blocked buses with their wheelchairs, staying in the streets throughout the night.

Denver Commission for People with Disabilities
Established in 1992, the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities (DCPD) advises the Mayor and City Council on issues affecting people with disabilities. It works to ensure that Denver is an inclusive and accessible city for all. Our mission is to promote equity, advocate for systemic change, and elevate the voices of disabled residents through community engagement, policy recommendations, and public education. In 2025, the Commission is focused on:

• Strengthening Accessibility and Compliance across city departments and events
• Expanding Public Awareness Campaigns that center disability justice and intersectionality
• Enhancing Civic Participation by creating neurodivergent-friendly outreach and alternative engagement pathways
• Advising on Emergency Preparedness to ensure equitable response and recovery plans for all Denver residents

Together, we are building a city where all people, regardless of ability, can thrive.

The Disability Pride Celebration is sponsored by The Colorado Trust.

About the Activity Educator

Sarah Childers leads center-based classrooms for children with autism. In her 15 years as an educator, she has founded multiple self-contained classrooms for students with significant needs. Sarah’s pedagogy is dedicated to facilitating meaningful participation and fostering authentic belonging of children with significant disabilities in their communities. Sarah has developed reverse inclusion programming within schools and established community partnerships with RTD, Rude Rec Center, and the Clyfford Still Museum to create inclusive opportunities for her students. Sarah holds a master’s degree in special education from the University of Maryland and is pursuing her EdD from CU Denver. She is currently teaching at Eagleton Elementary School.