Our Annual Accessible Virtual Pride was born from our disabled queer community members not being included in local in-person prides. Whether that was due to the lack of covid precautions or inaccessible venues, many events let go of their accessible initiatives. We listened to our community members and decided to work together to put together this event. It has been a resounding success with many saying this was the first pride they were ever able to attend!
July 4 – 5, 2026
Join us for our Fourth Annual Accessible Virtual Pride produced with and for our disabled community and our LGBTQIA2s+ community, with allies welcome. As an organizing strategy this event collaborates with different pride celebrations across the country to help them increase their accessibility and livestream their events throughout the year. July 4 was the best weekend to produce this event because it’s Disability Pride month and also gives us the opportunity to celebrate US instead of the U.S. The people make places great.
Accessible Virtual Pride uses our Stone Soup producing model, centering Crip Time and tech systems that support open-space design. This approach allows us to quickly produce work with minimal resources, responding rapidly to needs. The concept of “many hands make light work” is key—when we have enough people to share responsibilities, we build resilience. Everyone is invited to participate and contribute to the event’s content and structure. People contribute what they can, whether as donors or by offering their skills, and the events remain free for all to attend.
Become a Sponsor
To bring this virtual Pride celebration to life, we need financial support. We are looking to raise funds to cover essential costs, including platform hosting for the event, ASL interpreters to ensure accessibility for the Deaf community, an experienced online DJ, and so much more. Your sponsorship will not only help us cover these necessary expenses, but will also enable us to reach a wider audience and create a more impactful event. Below, you’ll find the list of sponsorship levels.
- Access Sponsor – Covers ASL interpretation at $1000 and includes a shoutout and logo on the livestream
- Rainbow Sponsor >$20K donation, Logo, Personal shout out on the livestream with their mission statement, 2 min speaking spot on the livestream, all of the collateral.
- For the Dolls – Tech Sponsor > $10-15K donation support labor for labor and tech crew. Logo, personal shout out on livestream
- The Rest Resistance – $1 – 5k – logo on the AVP webpage & on Livestream Sponsor Page
- The Gay Agenda – Under $500 donation – logo or name on the AVP webpage
This is an opportunity to align your brand with values of unity, strength, and pride, while making a tangible impact on the lives of countless individuals. Don’t miss out on this historic Virtual Pride celebration organized by and supporting the disabled and immunocompromised LBGTQ+ community. Sign up now to become a sponsor and be part of this incredible event.
Sponsorship Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/accessible-virtual-pride-sponsor
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