Newton, MA, July 19th, 2026. Free.Join Understanding Our Differences, Newton’s Commission on Disability and the Newton Free Library for the Newton Disability Pride Celebration 2026. Children 9 years old and younger must be accompanied and supervised by their caregiver at all times.
* All ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend. Attend on your own, as a family, or with friends.
* Schedule
2-4pm: Games and activities, community resource tables, refreshments, sensory-friendly room
2-3:30pm: Community art collaboration with artist Bill Porter – help create a Disability Pride quilt!
2:30pm: Welcome and performance by local jazz musicians Oskar & Friends
3:30pm: Performance by Oskar & Friends and installation of the Disability Pride quilt
Games and activities: Enjoy games like chess, Connect Four, Braille Uno and dominos, a sign language card game, and more. Explore disability history through posters highlighting notable figures, and pick up handouts of recommended reading for all ages.
Community art project: Artist Bill Porter will lead the community in a collaborative art project, creating a Disability Pride quilt. Everyone is invited to use a variety of art supplies to create a square of a quilt celebrating Disability Pride. Supplies to make a square will also be available in the sensory-friendly room on the second floor.At 3:30pm, we will install the finished quilt.
Performances: Local jazz musicians Oskar & Friends will perform twice during the celebration.
Food: Enjoy a selection of refreshments courtesy of Wegmans. Everything will be labeled with ingredients and allergen information.
Community resource tables: Connect with local organizations, learn about the resources available in our community, and discover how to get involved.
Sensory-friendly room: If you’d like a quieter environment, visit our sensory-friendly room on the second floor, which will have books, coloring materials, fidget toys, and materials to make a portion of the Disability Pride quilt community art project.
