The 35th Anniversary of the ADA and Disability Pride 2025

July is Disability Pride Month, and this year is the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. Even though the ADA was a big step forward, people with disabilities still face challenges, like a greater risk of sexual and domestic violence. Research shows that people with disabilities experience violence more often than those without disabilities and often have a harder time getting help.

At SCVS, we believe everyone should have access to safety, respect, and support. Our services are free, confidential, and open to all survivors, no matter their ability.

This month, we honor the strength and pride of the disability community and promise to keep working to remove barriers, so no one falls through the cracks.

✦ Resource Roundup ✦

Understanding the Scope

🔗 Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Among People with Disabilities | CDC

This CDC page explains how common sexual and partner violence is for people with disabilities. It shares facts, reasons why it happens more often, and ideas to help prevent it.

Violence in Disability Communities

🔗 Abuse in Disability Communities | The Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline has a guide that shows what abuse can look like for people with disabilities, the difficulties they might face in getting help, and safe ways to reach out.

🔗 People with Disabilities and Domestic Violence | The Hotline

This resource talks about how domestic violence affects people with disabilities, the different types of abuse, the reasons leaving can be hard, and tips for finding help.

🔗 Sexual Abuse of People with Disabilities | RAINN

This article from RAINN explains that people with disabilities are more likely to face sexual violence. It covers why this happens, why it can be hard to report, talks about consent and, and shares ways to get help.

For Survivors

🔗 What to Do When Your Abusive Partner Is Also Your Caregiver | The Hotline

This article helps people who rely on a partner for care but are also being abused. It gives advice on how to make a safety plan and find help while staying safe.

Need support now?

Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Visit thetrevorproject.org to get mental health resources and crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth

Call 1-800-588-1828 if you or someone you know is struggling with addiction in Sullivan County.

Call our hotline 570-946-4215 for free and confidential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and all other crimes 24/7.

If your safety is in immediate danger call 911.