This July, we’re celebrating Disability Pride Month, echoing The Arc’s powerful theme: “We Belong Here, and We’re Here to Stay.” We’re honoring the journey towards visibility and equal opportunities by recognizing the disability community’s vibrant, vital contributions.

Our program will spotlight Catharine McNally, who at age three, was among the youngest to receive a cochlear implant after losing her hearing to meningitis. In 1986, despite limited access to information and resources, her audiologist skillfully programmed the implant to her unique needs. This remarkable journey of adaptation, resilience, and innovation propelled Catharine into a career focused on accessibility, including roles at museums, in software consulting, and as a product manager at X (formerly Twitter) and GitHub. 

Join us to celebrate Catharine’s inspiring story and her vital contributions to a more inclusive world.