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No trends: Julio Supercharge laments lack of recognition for persons with disabilities
29th July, 2026 05:09 PM
Visually impaired advocate, dancer, and digital content creator Julius Mbura, widely known as Julio Supercharge, has expressed disappointment over what he described as the lack of recognition for persons with disabilities as Disability Pride Month comes to an end.
In a heartfelt social media post shared on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Julio said July is almost over, noting that there were no trending conversations, billboards or brands actively celebrating Disability Pride Month despite it being dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating persons with disabilities around the world.
“July is almost done, and Disability Pride Month came and went, kimya kimya. No trends, no billboards, no “brands” tripping over themselves to post the flag,” Julio wrote.
Julio questioned how a month meant to celebrate persons with disabilities could pass without attracting much public attention.
“Funny how a whole month meant to celebrate over a billion of us globally can pass and nobody notices; that’s not an accident, that’s the point. Invisible in the calendar, invisible in the room, invisible in the budget. Sisi tumezoea,” he added.
Despite his disappointment, Julio said people with disabilities do not rely on public recognition to take pride in who they are.
According to him, pride is reflected in their everyday achievements and resilience, even when society underestimates their abilities.
“But we don’t wait for headlines to be proud. I’ve driven cars I “shouldn’t” be able to drive and climbed mountains I “shouldn’t” be able to climb, and I’m still here typing this without anyone’s help,” Julio added.
“Pride isn’t a hashtag season for us; it’s every single day we refuse to shrink.”
Additionally, Julio ended his message on a hopeful note, insisting that persons with disabilities will continue to make their presence felt regardless of the level of recognition they receive.
“So if July forgot us, August will remember. Tuko hapa, tunaonekana, na hatuendi mahali,” he stated.
Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate the achievements, identities and contributions of persons with disabilities while promoting inclusion, accessibility and equal opportunities.
The month also seeks to challenge stereotypes, combat discrimination and encourage society to recognise disability as a natural part of human diversity rather than something to be ashamed of or hidden. It serves as a reminder of the importance of creating environments where persons with disabilities can participate fully in education, employment, public life and other aspects of society without barriers or prejudice.
Disability Pride Month traces its roots to the United States, where it commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
