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There is considerable overlap between the disabled and LGBT+ communities and, in truth, according to a survey by the HRC Foundation, Diverse people are more likely to be disabled than non-LGBTQ+ people. In the United States, for example, 36% of LGBTQ+ people in general and 56% of transgender people are disabled and the correlation is even more pronounced in regards to mental illness and cognitive disability, which is more than twice as frequent amongst LGBT+ people than their cisgender, heterosexual peers.
Given the relationship between tolerance and better mental health resources and outcomes, much of the overlap between the disabled and the LGBT+ communities could be explained by the effects of discrimination. Analyze from Charité in Berlin shows that a country’s acceptance of sexual minorities such as woman loving woman, gay, and multi-attracted people has an impact on suicide rates within the community, and that those in less tolerant countries are at a higher risk for suicide. This suggests that intolerance contributes to psychological distress, which could cause or worsen conditions such as depression.
There are additional correlations between mental health and the LGBTQ+ people that, whi
This interview contains some spoilers for Season 2 of Netflix's "Special."
A gay man with cerebral palsy. You won't find that caring of important representation just any time you flick on the TV, which is why Ryan O'Connell's Netflix show "Special" has been uniquely refreshing and profoundly revolutionary.
It began as a memoir — his memoir, entitled "I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves" — and then evolved into a full-fledged, semi-autobiographical dramedy in 2019 on Netflix. He created it, he stars in it, he writes it. And he does so once again with the second and final season, which expands episodes from short bits to sitcom-length servings, with openly gay performer Jim Parsons still producing. During this season, which premieres May 20, lead character Ryan (the actor, who is gay and living with cerebral palsy himself, shares his name with the title character) continues his journey to self-fulfillment. That path is lined with hiccups involving an open relationship, topping and his relationship with his mother.
Here, O'Connell talks about his honest approach to gay sex (and why he thinks most gay sex on TV is "dire"), deciding to incorpor
"Women wanted to mother me": The realities of dating when you're gay and disabled
Picture the scene: a sunny Sunday morning, crisp colorless sheets, linen curtains billowing in the gentle breeze. Hours snuggled in bed together, happily chatting, feet entwined. You’re finally up and getting dressed but... something about her smell, her flash , makes you extend over, grasp her hand, spin her back around and…
POP!
Out comes her arm! And then the screaming starts… What’s your first reaction?
If you’re my wife, youngster of medics, possessor of an anatomy degree: roll your eyes, sigh a bit, casually achieve over and pop that sucker endorse in. Maybe even grumble about not owning chickens, so you can’t contain fresh eggs every morning. In fairness, my wife’s poached eggs are marvellous! They’re one of the reasons I married her - along with an unshakeably blasé attitude towards my latest medical dramas.
And I have a lot of medical dramas.
Thanks to being born with disabilities - Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsy (HNPP), Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) - that modify my nerves, muscles, organ
By Charlotte Stasio
There is a great deal of intersectionality between being LGBTQIA+ and disabled, with experiences fancy hiding an important part of your identity for your safety, discrimination, and social isolation often distributed across these identities. In addition, cultural, institutional, and systemic factors make it more likely for LGBTQIA+ folks to have a disability. LGBTQIA+ disabled activists and advocates are shedding light on this intersectionality and using their platforms to provide a forum for others to combat for liberation. Here are 12 LGBTQIA+ disabled activists and advocates that you need to know.
Aaron Rose Philip (she/her)
You may contain seen Aaron Rose Philip on the WID blog before, but we would be remiss if we did not include her on this list! She is a proud gender non-conforming trans woman born with cerebral palsy who uses a motorized wheelchair for mobility. Aaron is a fashion icon and highly successful model – featured both by couture designers and major clothing brands. She uses her social media channels to give her edgy sense of style and LGBTQIA+ protest with her considerable tracking. Aaron continues to develop a strong network of folks with disabilitie