The Experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ Adults Labeled with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities When Navigating Mainstream Queer Social Spaces

Bibliographic Data

ID3614616
AuthorsA Santinele Martino (0000-0002-2270-3482, University of Calgary, corresponding author), Eleni Moumos (0000-0002-3698-2136, University of Calgary), Noah Ulicki (University of Calgary), Meghan Robbins (University of Calgary)
Year2024
Volume71
Issue13
Pages3078-3097
Publication date2024-11-09
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00918369.2023.2276320
PMID37934511
OpenAlexW4388446989
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited36

Drawing on interviews with 31 2SLGBTQ+ people labeled with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, this exploratory study focuses on participants' experiences navigating mainstream queer social spaces. The current study is an explorative qualitative view at the intersection of the 2SLGBTQ+ and disability community. There is a call for more inclusive spaces for people with disabilities within queer social areas. Although queer spaces attempt to be free and inclusive, many have inaccessible activities and locations. The findings depict that individuals with lived experiences are not often represented in the 2SLGBTQ+ community due to a lack of inclusion. Participants highlighted feelings of rejection as people with disabilities were not represented in many 2SLGBTQ+ focused groups or organizations. The current paper calls attention to creating more inclusive intersectional spaces to promote inclusivity and ensure people with disabilities have the opportunity to contribute through an active role in the 2SLGBTQ+ community

Disability studies · Exploratory research · Feeling · Inclusion (mineral · Mainstream · Political science · Qualitative research · Queer · Social science · Sociology · Disability Education and Employment · Disability Rights and Representation · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Social Psychology