Disability Pride Pittsburgh returns to Schenley Plaza for a free, family-friendly celebration on September 26 from 12 to 4 p.m., marking its fifth year bringing accessible joy back to the Burgh.
Disabled people have always been part of this city – shaping its neighborhoods, culture, labor, and movements. Disability Pride Pittsburgh creates space to honor that history. The celebration is disability-led and built with access from the start. Expect fun activities, a DJ, Adaptive POGOH cycle demos, face painting, airbrush tattoos, and 50 vendors. Guest speakers include Mayor Corey O’Connor, Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities Josie Badger, and Highmark Wholecare’s new President and CEO Victor Fields.
“Disability Pride Pittsburgh is all about community, joy, and celebration,” says Matthew Berwick, DPP board member. “We are so excited to bring everyone together to honor our vibrant community, share our stories, and show the city what pride in our identity truly looks like.”
Accessibility considerations include step-free routes, accessible restrooms, ASL interpretation, sensory-aware spaces, and clear signage. For specific access needs contact access@DisabilityPridePA.org.
Event Details
Disability Pride Pittsburgh
Saturday, September 26, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Free and open to the public
Adaptive POGOH is excited to be partnering with the Blind Outdoor Leisure Development group this season to expand opportunities for connection, community, and tandem cycling.
Want to ride with BOLD?
BOLD is growing its community of tandem bicycle captains, and we’d love to connect with people who are interested in volunteering! If you’re an experienced cyclist, would like to help make bicycling more accessible, enjoy riding with others, and might be interested in becoming a BOLD tandem captain, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested in learning more?
Email us at adaptivepogoh@pghbikeshare.org and we’ll be happy to share more information about what’s involved and how to get started.
Have you had a great ride, discovered a new favorite route, tried something new, or just had a fun day out on the bike? We’d love to hear about it – and, with your permission, share these stories with the broader Adaptive POGOH community.
You can sign up for a short, casual interview with us, or send us your own photos, videos, or written stories. There’s no need to have a big story – we just want to celebrate the people, rides and moments that make Adaptive POGOH special!
If you have a story to share, please complete this form and we’ll be in touch. We’d love to hear about your experience!
For questions, support, or accommodation requests, email adaptivepogoh@pghbikeshare.org or call 412-595-9421
