The Disability Pride Flag was created by Ann Magill, a disabled woman. Here is a breakdown of its elements:
The Black Field: A color of mourning; for those who have suffered from Ableist violence, and also rebellion and protest.
The Zigzag/Lightning Bolt: How disabled people must navigate barriers, and the creativity in doing so; breaking free from normative authority and body control
The Five Colors: The variety of needs and experiences (Mental Illness, Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Invisible and Undiagnosed Disabilities, Physical Disability, and Sensory Disabilities)
The Parallel Stripes: Solidarity within the Disability Community and all its differences.
(Ann Magill has waived all copyright claims, and registered the flag under International Public Domain)
When disability pride month came around I was being asked where people could get a flag, or even a shirt with it on it because there really were no options too be found. I also really didn’t like the idea of just reselling a high resolution copyright free image… So I took the design and added my hand drawn style to it. Still completely recognizable, just with those rough edges and character of a digital drawing. If you would like a buy a flag of shirt, you can find them on my store HERE
