disability

disability

queering disability

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Jillian Mercado Is Queer: Model, Activist and Gen Q Actress Comes Out on Instagram

“Being a woman, having a disability, being Dominican, and finally I can add to that magical layer being queer.” — Welcome to the Magic Club, Jillian!

Carmen Phillips —

Dec 15, 2019

disability

queering disability

issues

Small Waves

I don’t think anyone looks at the introverted, disabled woman, and thinks she’s powerful. But my family chose to. They are the reason that I can pushback against the stereotypes…

Abbey —

Nov 13, 2019

chronic illness

disability

first person

The None-est of All: My Journey as a Reluctant, Disabled Athlete

Watching them sweat from my spa on the sidelines, I’d thank my body. On the one hand, so humiliating; on the other, its own defense mechanism against the wretchedness of…

Rax King —

Aug 5, 2019

disability

nonfiction

lgbt book reviews

<em>Resistance and Hope</em> Dares Us to Go Beyond Activism 101

If you’re looking for easy answers that preserve your bubble, you won’t find them here. But that’s exactly why anyone who considers themselves an activist, an ally, or a member…

Carrie —

Jan 24, 2019

disability

essay collection

lgbt book reviews

“Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice” Draws Real-as-F*ck Maps of Justice and Care

A true map, it never says: this is the way to go, what to do. Instead, Piepzna-Samarasinha tells us what has worked for some people at some times, what could…

Bani Amor —

Nov 1, 2018

disability

lesbian sex

Sex & Accessibility 101: How to Have Super Hot Sex with or as a Disabled Person

Disabled people have sex. Trust me, I know.

A. Andrews —

Oct 16, 2018

Ask Your Friendly Neighbourhood Lesbrarian

disability

book lists

8 Books Featuring Disabled Queer Women Characters

Enjoy these eight books, mostly fiction, about queer disabled women characters!

Casey —

Oct 11, 2018

disability

oh hey it's alyssa

webcomics

Oh, Hey! It’s Alyssa #55: Conflation

Why push each other down when we all need some heavy lifting?

A. Andrews —

Sep 5, 2018

disability

queering disability

politics + activism

The Disability Justice Initiative Moves Beyond the ADA to Raise the Bar for Progressive Movements

“The disability community needs to spend some time asking itself: How are we working together across movements in the progressive space? How are we centering the voices of people with…

Carrie —

Aug 2, 2018

disability

recipes

Get Some Protein In You With This Go-To Disability Soup

Cooking while disabled is fucking hard; here’s some easy nutrition for you.

Siobhan —

May 29, 2018

advice

disability

lesbian sex

You Need Help: Relearning Sex with Chronic Pain

The weight of expectation does not belong in bed with you.

Guest —

Nov 27, 2017

disability

family

politics + activism

EXCLUSIVE: Center for American Progress Calls for Paid Leave Policies That Cover Chosen Family

The first-of-its-kind study revealed some surprising findings on queer and disabled folks in particular.

Carrie —

Oct 30, 2017