Disability Justice

At I Am Human Foundation, we believe disability justice is about creating communities where disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill, Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and people living with mental health conditions are valued as leaders, creators, and decision makers.

Our work recognizes that disability does not exist separately from race, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic inequality, housing instability, or access to healthcare. These experiences are interconnected, and our programs are designed to remove barriers while building community, leadership, and collective care.

We are committed to creating spaces where Black and brown LGBTQ people with disabilities can participate fully, advocate for themselves, and shape the future of our communities.

Our Disability Justice work is grounded in five commitments.

We believe communities heal together. Through peer support, mutual aid, resource sharing, and wellness programming, we create spaces where people support one another rather than face challenges alone.

We work to reduce barriers by creating programs that consider sensory needs, communication styles, transportation, technology, and financial access.

People with lived experience guide our work. We believe those most impacted should help design programs, shape decisions, and lead change.

We invest in leadership development, civic engagement, storytelling, and advocacy so disabled LGBTQ people can influence the systems that affect their lives.

Disability justice is about more than surviving. We create opportunities for celebration, creativity, friendship, and cultural connection.

Five programs that put our commitments into practice.

A peer-led community for LGBTQ people who are neurodivergent, autistic, have ADHD, learning disabilities, or other cognitive differences.

Activities include:

• Peer support
• Leadership development
• Community events
• Creative expression
• Self-advocacy workshops
• Sensory-friendly gatherings

A collective care program for LGBTQ people living with mental health conditions, chronic illness, and disabilities.

Participants have access to:

• Wellness circles
• Art and creative healing
• Community meals
• Mindfulness
• Peer mentors
• Resource navigation

Every community gathering is designed with accessibility in mind whenever possible.

Examples include:

• Quiet spaces
• Flexible participation
• Written materials
• Hybrid attendance options
• Transportation assistance
• Food and refreshments
• Gender-inclusive facilities

A leadership academy preparing disabled and neurodivergent LGBTQ people for community leadership.

Topics include:

• Public speaking
• Advocacy
• Board leadership
• Community organizing
• Policy education
• Storytelling
• Career development

Community members can receive support through:

• Emergency assistance
• Resource navigation
• Technology support
• Transportation assistance
• Community referrals
• Accessibility planning

Our Disability Justice initiatives welcome individuals who identify as:

• Autistic
• ADHD
• Neurodivergent
• Living with mental health conditions
• Living with chronic illness
• Deaf or hard of hearing
• Blind or low vision
• Living with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Living with mobility disabilities

Disability justice means recognizing that every person deserves dignity, safety, opportunity, and the ability to participate fully in community life. We are committed to creating programs where disabled and neurodivergent LGBTQ people are leaders, not simply participants.

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