Is Pride Accessible?

July 14, 2022 |

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Many LGBTQ folks with disabilities face barriers in participating in the annual celebration. It’s a symptom of a larger problem.

In this CBC article, activist Karli Drew discusses the barriers she faces accessing Pride events, and the frustrations she faces as a disabled person in the LGBTQ community. Her main suggestions to Pride organizers?

Actively recruit queer, disabled consultants as Pride event organizers.
Follow a variety of queer, disabled activists to learn what’s being done right, and what’s being done wrong.
Amplify queer, disabled voices.
Acknowledge queer, disabled existence.

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/nowornever/accessibility-in-action-meet-people-fighting-for-access-to-a-full-life-1.6491088/i-m-queer-and-disabled-pride-isn-t-accessible-for-me-1.6497282?fbclid=IwAR0rtucItuw-BPLA0ACoK3syELSHGvYGXYnEZbE6Eh1pIlg1qiiUP9C5H8o

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