July is Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, and it is a time to recognize and celebrate the history, achievements, and struggles of people with disabilities.
An important symbol of Disability Pride Month is the Disability Pride flag, it holds deep meaning and each color represents a different disability. It was designed with inclusion and accessibility in mind. Created by Ann Magill, the flag features five diagonal stripes that represent solidarity in the community and cutting across barriers. Every color represents the diversity of disabilities and are muted to lessen the nausea trigger for those who suffer from migraines and the green and red are separated for those with color blindness.
Color meanings:
- Red: Physical disabilities
- Yellow: Cognitive and intellectual disabilities
- White: Invisible and undiagnosed disabilities
- Blue: Mental illness
- Green: Sensory disabilities
- Black: Mourning for those who have died because of their disabilities, ableist violence, or suicide.
NEW Dancing with Our Stars Tailgate Party and Rockers Game
Next week! Don’t miss it, Sam McIntyre, our dancer, is hosting a pre-game tailgate party at D2 Sports Pub Stadium District on August 3rd. Join us for raffles, games, and good food and drinks!
After the tailgate we will make our way to Capital Credit Union Park to watch the Green Bay Rockers take on the Wausau Woodchucks at 6:35pm. Tickets are $15, with $7 from every ticket going to Curative Connections. Each ticket comes with a hat!
Email kmoody@curativeconnections.org to RSVP
Click Here Buy Rockers Tickets
Meet the Crew – Allyson Crass
What is your official title?
Director of Dementia Care & Social Rec (Adult Day)
How long have you been employed at Curative Connections?
10.5 years
What is your favorite thing about working at Curative Connections?
Hearing our member’s stories, comments, and giggles, and enjoying friendships with coworkers.
Fun Fact about yourself
My husband and I have 3 children and together we love going for walks and going up north, especially to the lakes. My personal enjoyments include designing and caring for our veggie and flower gardens, creating art, playing volleyball (and really any sport), and trying out new coffee shops.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
- NEW Dancing with Our Stars Tailgate and Green Bay Rockers Game, August 3
- Open Houses and Tours
- August 13, 12- 1pm, Curative West
- August 19, 12-1pm, Curative East
- Garden Gala, September 15
- NEW DWOS, October 3
- Kickoff for Curative, October 25
