Move, Connect, Advocate: ADA 35th Anniversary
Get ready to Move, Connect, and Advocate with Open Up at a special, free community event happening on July 26, 2025, marking the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! This year, we're inviting everyone to join us for a day packed with inclusion, community, and well-being. And to kick things off, we're throwing a dance party on Friday night!
Our "Move, Connect, Advocate: An Open Up Event" offers multiple ways to engage throughout the day, all designed to promote accessible wellness practices for everyone.
Pure joy and authentic connection as dancers move freely and share smiles at Open Up studio.
Friday Night Dance Party!
To start the weekend right, join us for a dance party on Friday, July 25th! Get ready to move and groove in a fun, inclusive environment. Register here.
Saturday: A Day of Movement and Connection
The main event on Saturday, July 26th, begins at our studio with a no-cost 60-minute Mini & Me Yoga Class perfect for young children and their families or caregivers. Following that, we'll have a free 60-minute Saturday Community Yoga Class open to people of all ages and abilities. Both classes will wrap up with extra time in the studio for community survey and toolkit engagement, giving you a chance to share your voice.
Register here for Mini & Me Yoga
Register here for Community Yoga
In the afternoon, we're hosting an accessible Community Mixer and Info Session (registration coming soon!) at our studio, located at 37th and Butler Street in Lawrenceville. We'll also have tabling outside to welcome even more people! During the mixer, Open Up will offer light refreshments, share resources about self-advocacy and accessible wellness, and provide an opportunity to mingle and socialize. You'll also have another chance to complete the City's survey and engage with the 2050 toolkit, helping to shape a more inclusive Pittsburgh.
This event creates a welcoming space for individuals with disabilities, families, caretakers, allies, and all community members to connect, move, and make their voices heard.