Posts tagged LGBTI people with disability

$20,000 in grants will be made available to projects aimed at improving the wellbeing of LGBTI people living with a disability in Australia.

“Inaccessible public transport isolates us, it cuts us off from LGBTIQA+ communities and it makes it hard for some of us to make friends, find partners, have relationships and celebrate disability LGBTIQA+ pride”

Special will be based on writer Ryan O’Connell’s experiences growing up, and coming out, as a gay man with cerebral palsy.

“The name Pride Foundation Australia was chosen to reflect our commitment to human rights, social inclusion and equity, along with our national agenda.”

“Why is it that in minority groups we victimise and reject minorities within the minority?”

The dedicated funding for LGBTI carers, young carers, and regional carers will provide access to grants for grassroots and state-wide support groups. 

“LGBTI people with disability experience discrimination from within both LGBTI and disability communities.”