DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
HEALTH AND WELLNESS, STRENGTH TRAINING, COMMUNITY, PFP COMMUNITY, ACCESSIBILITY, ASL SHRED Thomas Duer HEALTH AND WELLNESS, STRENGTH TRAINING, COMMUNITY, PFP COMMUNITY, ACCESSIBILITY, ASL SHRED Thomas Duer

DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH

As July unfolds, the air fills with a distinct energy. While many associate summer with warm nights and outdoor workouts, the disabled community celebrates a major milestone: Disability Pride Month. July 26th marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law in 1990. For millions of us, this month is a time to reject the narrative that disability is something to hide, pity, or fix. Instead, we claim it as a vibrant, natural part of human diversity. As a coach at Pittsburgh Fitness Project (PFP), this month hits incredibly close to home. I am deaf, and I navigate the world and the gym with a cochlear implant.

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WHY WE NEED MORE DEAF FITNESS EVENTS
HEALTH AND WELLNESS, STRENGTH TRAINING, COMMUNITY, PFP COMMUNITY, ACCESSIBILITY, ASL SHRED, PFP EVENTS, EVENTS Thomas Duer HEALTH AND WELLNESS, STRENGTH TRAINING, COMMUNITY, PFP COMMUNITY, ACCESSIBILITY, ASL SHRED, PFP EVENTS, EVENTS Thomas Duer

WHY WE NEED MORE DEAF FITNESS EVENTS

Our Deaf Bootcamp on June 10th was nothing short of incredible. The energy, the laughter, the teamwork, and the sense of community made it a day to remember. Everyone showed up ready to move, learn, and support one another—and that’s exactly what happened. We didn’t just work out; we connected, communicated, and created a space where Deaf and Hard of Hearing athletes could thrive together.

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