Disability flag

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Disability flag
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NameDisability flag
UseSymbol of the Disability community
Proportion3:5
Adopted2017
DesignTricolour with three equally sized horizontal stripes of gold, silver, and bronze
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The Disability flag, Overcoming flag or Flag of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a flag that represents people who have disabilities. It was created by the Valencian dancer Eros Recio in 2017[1][2] and then presented to the United Nations. The flag is meant for general use, particularly at disability-centered events. It has been used at the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Design and Meaning[]

The flag is intended to represent people with disabilities, their struggle for rights, and related concepts including the and the Paralympic Games.[3][1]

The flag is a tricolour flag with three equally-sized horizontal stripes of gold, silver, and bronze. These colours are meant to evoke the three medals at the Paralympic Games, and are intended to represent the collective's overcoming of obstacles, rather than the competitive and meritocratic sentiments related to the event itself. For example, discriminatory adversities imposed by society, the victory of new rights achieved for the collective, and a celebration of increased awareness of inequality.[4][5] According to Recio,[6] the three colours also represent the different forms of disability. However, the meanings of these colours are intended to be decided by the collective community they represent.

History[]

On December 3, 2017, at the United Nations' International Day of Persons with Disabilities, parliamentarians from Latin American countries gathered in a plenary assembly in Peru.[7] By acclamation, they declared the flag to be the symbol of all people with disabilities. On the same day, the flag was handed over to the European headquarters of the United Nations.[1][8] Many Spanish cities and municipalities display the flag on the International Day of People with Disabilities. In 2018, the flag was shown in the city of Santa Cruz de La Palma on the Canary Island of La Palma.[9] On December 3, 2018, the flag was adopted by the "Foment d'Esportistes amb Reptes" (FER), an Olympic and Paralympic sports organization in Spain.[2][10]

Influence of "Disability Pride"[]

Disability Pride Flag represents the , designed by Ann Magill. See Disability Pride Parades

The flag represents the . Its origin is from English-speaking countries, where the movement's presence is greater. This flag was created to be used during specific events related to this movement.[11] Certain events and celebrations include Disability Pride Month, Disability Pride Week, and the parades for both events respectively.

The movement has its roots in pride awareness events for other minority communities. The concept and design of the Disability Pride Flag were also inspired and influenced by social movements such as the LGBT+ community, LGBT pride, and Black pride.

The first Disability Pride Parade in the United States was held in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1990. Since then, disability pride parades have spread throughout the country.[12] Parades have also occurred in Norway, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Germany.

The Chicago Disability Pride Parade outlines these goals in its statement:

  • Change the way people think and define "disability".
  • Break and end internalized shame among people with disabilities.
  • Promote the idea in society that disability is a natural and fundamental part of human diversity that people living with disabilities can be proud of.[13]

These ideas inspired the flag that is meant to represent the collective in a universal and globalized way, not just at Disability Pride events.

Relationship with Eros Recio[]

Autism acceptance symbol; an infinity symbol that is rainbow colored.
The rainbow-colored infinity symbol represents the diversity of the autism spectrum as well as the greater neurodiversity movement.[14]

According to Eros Recio, the flag is designed with the colors of three metals: gold, silver, and bronze. These are meant to represent the three main types of disability: physical, mental (intellectual or ), and sensory.[8] The flag and its design have a general nature, meaning that each color does not exclusively represent a specific type of disability, but rather all of them as a whole. Nor does it mean that it excludes other forms of disability, such as , or multiple disabilities. It is important to mention that no color is considered more important than another.[15][16]

On December 12, 2019, Eros Recio participated in an official act of the College of High Silk Art of Valencia, in which a Disability Flag made of silk was added to the exhibition. On this occasion, Recio reiterated his statement in a speech that this flag represents all people with disabilities.[17][18]

Es un gran orgullo que la institución del Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda, que en su día fue el motor industrial de toda la Valencia, haya solemnizado la bandera con la seda genuina de nuestra tradición más arraigada. Con esta bandera vamos a dar al mundo un mensaje de inclusión, solidaridad y libertad. Muchas gracias en nombre de todas las personas con discapacidad del planeta.

It is great pride that the institution of the College of High Silk Art, which in its day was the industrial engine of all of Valencia, has solemnized the flag with the genuine silk of our most deeply rooted tradition. With this flag, we are going to give the world a message of inclusion, solidarity, and freedom. Thank you very much on behalf of all disabled people on the planet.

— Eros Recio[19]

During the act, the incorporation of a new definition for the flag was mentioned: "Flag of Overcoming". This was to highlight the vindictive character of the term "disability" and avoid possible social segregation typical of Ableism.[20]

In addition, some small banners have been given in recognition of this social work to Vicente Genovés, President of the Great College of Silk Art; José María Chiquillo, President of the UNESCO Silk Routes International Network,[21] representatives of organizations of people with disabilities such as the Roig Alfonso Foundation or Aspaym CV, and the writer .[22]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "La bandera de las personas con discapacidad". ABC Blogs (in Spanish). 17 December 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b R. D. (3 December 2018). "El Proyecto FER apadrina la bandera de la discapacidad". Las Provincias (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 March 2021.
  3. ^ "ABBE - La bandera de las personas con discapacidad". www.abbe.es. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Exaltación de la Bandera de la Superación y la Discapacidad". Noticias sobre discapacidad, dependencia y salud (in Spanish). 15 December 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  5. ^ "La bandera de la discapacidad ya 'ondea' en el fondo del mar". Ideal (in Spanish). 3 August 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Las bandera de la discapacidad". rehatrans.com (in European Spanish). Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  7. ^ "I Encuentro Latinoamericano de Discapacidad, Cultura y Responsabilidad Social". Puntos de Cultura (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Las bandera de la discapacidad". rehatrans.com (in European Spanish). Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  9. ^ Rodriguez Gonzalez, Roman (2009), "Ayuntamiento de Deza", Reformar la Administracion Territorial. Municipios eficientes y viables, Netbiblo, pp. 201–230, doi:10.4272/978-84-9745-271-7.ch10, ISBN 978-84-9745-271-7, retrieved 31 March 2021
  10. ^ "Qué es". Proyecto FER (in European Spanish). Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  11. ^ Njoki, Eunice (2 June 2021). "What is disability pride month? Everything you need to know". Briefly. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  12. ^ "What is Disability Pride... And How to Display It". www.ameridisability.com. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  13. ^ Goering, Sara (11 April 2015). "Rethinking disability: the social model of disability and chronic disease". Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 8 (2): 134–138. doi:10.1007/s12178-015-9273-z. ISSN 1935-973X. PMC 4596173. PMID 25862485.
  14. ^ Muzikar, Debra (20 April 2015). "The Autism Puzzle Piece: A symbol that's going to stay or go?". The Art of Autism. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  15. ^ Torán, E. (12 December 2019). "Una bandera de seda valenciana por la Superación y la Discapacidad". 7TeleValencia (in European Spanish). Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  16. ^ "Las bandera de la discapacidad". rehatrans.com (in European Spanish). Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Bandera de la Superación y la Discapacidad en el Museo de la Seda". Museo y Colegio de arte Mayor de la Seda Valencia (in European Spanish). 12 December 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  18. ^ "La bandera de la superación". www.actualidadfallera.es (in European Spanish). Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  19. ^ "Bandera de la Superación y la Discapacidad en el Museo de la Seda". 12 December 2019.
  20. ^ "La bandera de la superación". www.actualidadfallera.es (in European Spanish). Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  21. ^ "UNESCO Silk Roads Programme | Programa de las Rutas de la Seda". es.unesco.org. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  22. ^ "Acerca de mí". Carmen Carrasco (in Spanish). Retrieved 12 April 2021.


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