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Could courthouses provide the blueprint for safe transgender bathrooms?

As states move to exclude trans people from using certain public spaces, courtroom accessibility is key to ensuring that jury pools reflect the makeup of the country, experts say.

Queer erotica author Chuck Tingle uninvited from Texas book event over face mask

Chuck Tingle says he was uninvited from the Texas Library Association's annual literature conference over the mask which he says helps him.

Easterseals: Advocating for 61 Million People, Including the Queer Disabled

The country's largest minority is often the most misunderstood.

Easterseals Highlights Alarming Accessibility Gaps for Disabled Americans

In 2023, people can book a luxrious suite on an airplane but somebody who requires a wheelchair can’t board a plane and remain in their life-supporting seat.

How Beyoncé's Goodwill Toward Queer Fan Shed Light on Obstacles Faced by Those With Wheelchairs

The superstar’s intervention underscores the more considerable accessibility hurdles faced by individuals with disabilities, igniting a broader conversation about inclusivity in the public sphere.

Advancing equality during Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate progress in championing accessibility and equity. But, as Easterseals's President and CEO writes, more work is still needed.

A Disabled LGBTQ+ model showcases Adaptive design at a ​Runway of Dreams Foundation fashion show.

The Runway of Dreams Foundation to revolutionize fashion with accessible design at NYFW

Join the Runway of Dreams Foundation’s 10th anniversary runway show, FASHION REVOLUTION, featuring Adaptive and Universal Designed clothing and footwear, at Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn, NY, next Monday, September 9th!

How the Americans With Disabilities Act Helps People Every Day

Kayley Whalen of the National LGBTQ Task Force tells how the ADA has improved her life as a person with "invisible" disabilities.

LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities Have Higher Risk of Mental Health Struggles

The Trevor Project’s latest study highlights increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities, emphasizing the need for inclusive mental health support and affirming environments.

Op-ed: What Sex Really Means When Queer and Disabled

This is no Harlequin romance novel, but it's powerful just the same.

Meet Ben Trockman, the Disability Rights Activist Challenging the Status Quo

Almost 10 years ago, Trockman led the effort to get Congress to pass policies that ensured airplane travel for people with disabilities.

How This Trans Director Created 'Spaces' for LGBTQ+ and Disabled Folks

Dominick Evans chats with The Advocate about directing the music video "Spaces," which centers folks from the disabled community in places they're often left out of. 

Coming Out As...Disabled

Why coming out about using a wheelchair is harder than you think.

Mouthwatering philanthropy –Explore 55+ pics from Easterseals South Florida's 33rd Annual Festival of Chefs

The Easterseals South Florida Culinary Arts High School provides vocational training to students with developmental disabilities.

What Happened After This Gay Man Crawled Off a Plane

D'Arcee Neal wasn't looking for attention when he resorted to crawling off a United Airlines flight in D.C. He just needed to use the restroom. 

Pornhub blocks access in two states after age verification laws take effect

Viewers in North Carolina and Montana are no longer able to access Pornhub as the platform protests the states' age verification laws.

VP Harris to LGBTQ+ Leaders: Equality Discussions Must Be Year-Round

Harris met with activists for Pride Month but stressed that such conversations must be ongoing, as there's still much work to be done.

Disabled LGBTQ Activists Are Redefining Sex and Sexuality

Three LGBTQ people are leading a revolution in how we think about disability and sexual freedom. 

Disabled LGBTQ+ Creatives Imagine a Better Tomorrow

The Ford and Mellon Foundations invest in queer disabled cultural creatives.