Disability Unite

14/05/2026

LIVE Tonight! 

Disability Comedy: Live From Your Living Room, Disability Unite's first comedy show in partnership with comedy veterans at , starts at 8pm ET. There's still time to grab your ticket and tell a friend. You won't see a lineup like this anywhere!

When: Thursday May 14th at 8PM ET

Where: Disability Unite Streaming Platform

Cost: Free to attend - with opportunities to donate

ASL and captions will be provided

RSVP, Donate, and Share: https://givebutter.com/disability-comedy-night

The show is free to attend and open to all ages. Donations are encouraged to help both our organizations expand opportunities for artists with disabilities. Every contribution goes directly toward paying and hiring more disabled artists for our flagship festivals, supporting their work, and building a more inclusive arts scene for all.

Come celebrate creativity, amplify inclusion, and be part of something that truly makes an impact! We couldn't do this without your support.

Image Description: A flyer for a comedy show with 4 different comedians: Tina Friml, Pavar Snipe, Mike Favor, Neill Lynskey. It reads "Disability comedy live from your living room, May 14, 8 PM EST." There is a symbol for ASL interpretation and one for close captions. On the bottom is the logo for Disability Unite and The Squeaky Wheel.

12/05/2026

It’s almost time! Disability Unite's first comedy show in partnership with comedy veterans at The Squeaky Wheel is this Thursday at 8pm ET. Bringing comedy, connection, and cause together in one virtual space that we don't want you to miss!

Headlined by Tina Friml and features from Mike Favor, Pavar Snipe, and Neill Lynsky - you don't want to miss this incredible lineup!

The show is free to attend and open to all ages. Donations are encouraged to help us fund this year's flagship festivals.

Be sure to check out The Squeaky Wheel and the amazing events they are throwing this year! Look for their table at Disability Unite Festival and say hello to learn more about what they are doing.

RSVP now and grab your tickets: https://givebutter.com/disability-comedy-night

Image Description: A flyer reading, "A Night of Virtual & Accessible Laughs, May 14 8pm EST, Disability Comedy Live from Your Living Room". It has a headshot and name for headliner Tina Friml, along with the names Mike Favor/Neill Lynskey/Pavar Snipe. Access Icons are at the top and logos for Disability Unite and the Squeaky Wheel shown at the bottom.

09/05/2026

We're less than one week away! Join us for a virtual night of live comedy featuring four of the funniest disabled comedians! Reserve your tickets now at givebutter.com/disability-comedy-night

08/05/2026

Calling our Disability Unite community - we need your help!

Disability Unite is - and always will be - committed to free events for all to attend. Disability Pride events should be a standard, not something you have to fight for! But if we don't make ourselves known, public funding won't be directed toward essential activities for visibility, culture, and community connection.

Please sign and share this petition, urging New York City Council to support free, accessible, disability-led events across all five boroughs:
https://www.change.org/p/new-york-city-belongs-together-for-all-45972964-0779-40ee-b48b-4c896e4052cf

Located in Central Park NYC, we're incredibly grateful for the partnership of the city agencies and sponsors who support funding for disabled artists, access accommodations, and so much more.

This funding is critical to keeping both Disability Unite events and the Disability Pride Parade NYC free, accessible, and led by the disability community itself.

We deeply appreciate your action, and can't wait to celebrate together in July!

Urge NYC Council to Fund Disability Pride Events Through the Speaker’s Initiative

27/04/2026

Community Vote Results Are In! Thank you for the incredible participation for this year's contest.

We're proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Disability Unite Got Talent artist contest:

Ai Hiraoka

BETTA FLASH

DefStar

Megumi Meepeso

Mira Gaitanis

Rika Azuma

River Onyx

Samantha Elisofon

Sierra McCarthy

Zazel O'Garra

Congratulations!

Thank you to all the artists and fans who participated, we're so excited to showcase the incredible talent in this year's virtual Disability Unite Festival! Stay tuned for exciting updates about this year's performing artists, arts activities and more.

Image Description: Over a white background surrounded by a blue and orange border with multicolored lines, image reads "Disability Unite Got Talent 2026 Winners! Ai Hiraoka, BETTA FLASH, DefStar, Megumi Meepeso, Mira Gaitanis, Rika Azuma, River Onyx, Samantha Elisofon, Sierra McCarthy, Zazel O'Garra," with the Disability Unite and Project Access For All logos underneath the text.

24/04/2026

Voting Ends At Midnight!

Don’t miss your opportunity to vote for your favorite artist to win the Disability Unite Got Talent contest. The voting deadline is today, April 24th, at Midnight ET!

Winning artists will receive a paid performance slot and be featured in all Disability Unite Festival promotions!

Vote With Our Form:
https://tinyurl.com/dugtvote

Explore the nominees and their works and then vote for your favorites. One last chance to spread the word and gather the votes so that your favorite artist receives a featured performance in this year’s virtual Disability Unite Festival!

Explore All The Nominees:
https://tinyurl.com/dugtnominees2026

For more information, artist awards / incentives, and official rules and regulations, visit the contest rules or email us at [email protected].

Image Description: Over a white background the words
“Disability Unite Got Talent Voting Ends TONIGHT!” are in blue colors. The image border has thin orange bands and blue overlapping curved lines, and the logos of Disability Unite and Project Access For All are underneath.

16/04/2026

There’s still time to vote! Voting for Disability Unite Got Talent wraps up next Friday, April 24th!

Explore the incredible artists in the running, then cast your vote to help them land a featured performance at this year’s Disability Unite Festival!

Explore the nominees: https://tinyurl.com/dugtnominees2026

Submit your vote with our form: https://tinyurl.com/dugtvote

Visit the contest rules: https://tinyurl.com/dugt2026

Every vote counts! Tell your friends, share the link, and spread the word.

Don’t wait! Get your votes in before April 24th!

Vote now: https://tinyurl.com/dugtvote

Image Description: A collage of black and white images of artists over a white background, with the full image surrounded by an orange and blue border with multicolored lines. The words Disability Unite Got Talent are below the collage in blue letters, with logos of Disability Unite and Project Access For All underneath. Artists shown clockwise from top center: Blind Boys of Alabama, Question, Sarah Khan, Heidi Latsky Dance, Shayy

15/04/2026

Calling all NYC-based Advocates and Small Businesses!

Have questions about what the NYC Human Rights Law requires of businesses as employers and places of public accommodation?

Join the FREE training led by NYC Commission On Human Rights and the NYC Department of Small Business Services, for an informative webinar on your obligations under the NYC Human Rights Law. From preventing discrimination to ensuring equal access and service for all employees and customers, this training will provide you with the tools to do business right in New York City.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doing-business-right-understanding-the-nyc-human-rights-law-lm-55-tickets-1985403819269

What you’ll learn:
What qualifies as a public accommodation under the law
Protected classes and discriminatory practices
Examples of discrimination and how to avoid it

Class Duration: 1 Hour
This is an online webinar.

Access Accommodations are provided upon request, and must be made no later than 72 hours prior to the event.

Join the NYC Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) to learn Human Rights Law: protected classes, public accommodation & anti-discrimination

10/04/2026

Disability Unite Festival is back!!

There’s nothing like the energy the Disability Unite community brings, and we can’t wait to create something unforgettable together at the 2026 Disability Unite Festival! Each year, our community comes together to celebrate disability pride, creativity and connection in a vibrant way.

Join us in our Hybrid Community Celebration

Where: Central Park Naumburg Bandshell (In-Person)
And DisabilityUnite.Org (Virtual)

When (all times EDT): Sunday, July 12th, 11AM - 4PM (Hybrid) & 4PM - 6PM (Virtual Exclusive)

Who: Free For All To Join!

RSVP with our form: https://tinyurl.com/DUFestival2026

Join Disability Unite and NYC Commission on Human Rights for a FREE celebration of community on Sunday July 12th! We're taking it to the next level with this year’s hybrid event, combining in-person festivities at Central Park Naumburg Bandshell in NYC and an exclusive online experience.

As we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States and the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, our 2026 Disability Unite Festival theme, “A More Accessible Union,” reflects on the ideals of freedom and equality and the foundation of access and inclusion that can unite us all. It honors the ongoing work of the disability community to build a more connected, welcoming, and equitable future, and celebrates disability pride through art and culture as a powerful expression of belonging, creativity, and community. It calls for recognition that disability rights are human rights, and that the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness belongs to us all.

Captioning, Sign Language Interpretation and Audio Description Will Be Provided.

Disability Unite Festival’s motto is “For The Community, By The Community” and the creation of the festival comes from all of us. Based on Mutual Aid principles, together we participate, collaborate, are inclusive, creative, and connective. We are the sum total of our collective advocacy, information, imagination and activities.

Stay tuned for more exciting festival updates and announcements! Go to www.DisabilityUnite.org to sign up for our mailing list and follow us on social media to stay in the know on all the latest news.

Image Description: Festival flyer with the words "Disability Unite Festival 2026 Festival Theme: “A More Accessible Union”, July 12, 11 am to 6 pm Music, Arts, Advocacy & More. In - person Central Park Bandshell & Virtual - https://tinyurl.com/DUFestival2026" centered on a white background and the logos for NYC Commission On Human Rights, Disability Unite, and Project Access For All at the bottom.

08/04/2026

Vote for the Disability Unite Got Talent Top Ten of 2026!

Explore the incredible artists in the running, then cast your vote to help them land a featured performance at this year’s Disability Unite Festival!

Find more information on the nominees: https://tinyurl.com/dugtnominees2026

Visit the contest rules: https://tinyurl.com/dugt2026

Every vote counts! Tell your friends, fans & family, and spread the word—let’s amplify talent, inclusion, and creativity together!

Get your votes in before Friday April 24th.

Vote now: https://tinyurl.com/dugtvote

Image Description: A collage of black and white images of past DUGT artists over a light blue background, with the full image surrounded by a blue and orange border and swirling lines. The words Disability Unite Got Talent are below the collage in dark blue letters, with logos of Disability Unite and Project Access For All underneath. Artists shown clockwise from top center: Blind Boys of Alabama, Summer Giddings, Zazel O'Garra, Hina Suzuki Beyond the Surface, Sara Canali, and Puneet Singhal.

06/04/2026

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with The Squeaky Wheel Media, the first satire publication created by and for disabled people, to bring some much‑needed humor, truth‑telling, and community energy to our upcoming joint event.

Together, we’re bringing you Disability Comedy: Live From Your Living Room, a special virtual comedy showcase featuring incredible comedians celebrating artistry, disability pride, and collaboration!

When: May 14th at 8PM ET
Where: www.DisabilityUnite.org
Cost: Free to attend - with opportunities to donate

RSVP, Donate, and Share: https://givebutter.com/disability-comedy-night

This event is more than a show! It’s a fundraiser helping both our organizations expand opportunities for artists with disabilities. Every contribution goes directly toward paying and hiring more disabled artists for our flagship festivals, supporting their work, and building a more inclusive arts scene for all.

We’re so excited to be teaming up with Squeaky Wheel Media, whose commitment to representation and paying disabled artists aligns perfectly with our community-driven mission. This partnership marks the beginning of something special and we can’t wait to share it with you.

The Squeaky Wheel mission is simple and powerful: use comedy to challenge ableism and uplift disabled creators. Together, we’re creating space for connection, creativity, and the kind of laughter and joy you can enjoy right from the comfort of your home, reflecting what our communities strive to create together. We encourage you to check out Squeaky Wheel Media's events happening throughout the year!

Come celebrate creativity, amplify inclusion, and be part of something that truly makes an impact! We couldn't do this without your support.

And this is just the beginning... Stay tuned this Friday for our special release of the 2026 Disability Unite Festival date and theme!

Image Description: A vintage television set is lit with soft orange lighting and sits against a dark blue and orange brown gradient background. On the glowing screen of the television are the logos "Disability Unite X the Squeaky Wheel" with white text below that reads: "May 14. Get ready to laugh."