In Our Words - Stories from the Intersection of LGBTQIA+ Identity and Disability

What can we learn from the lived experiences of Disabled people identifying as LGBTQIA+?

Through a series of personal reflections, In Our Words follows the difficult journeys of a number of Queer and Disabled authors from coming out to arriving at a place of positive identity.

This empowering collection discusses the discrimination and hatred faced by the Queer and Disabled community, and shares how these barriers can be overcome to arrive at a place of self-acceptance and love. Through examples, this book aims to promote a sense of unity and pride.

Through tales of self-reflection, insight, and discovery, this book is ideal reading for students of Disability Studies, LGBTQIA+ Studies, Social Work, and Gender Studies as well as Queer Disabled folk.

About the author

Wayne Herbert is an international speaker, MC, comedian, and writer. The current Vice President of Meridian, a Canberra community-controlled organisation working to prevent and ameliorate HIV, he also serves on the board of LGBTIQ+ Health Australia. Wayne was nominated as the 2017 Australian Capital Territory Australian of the year for services to the LGBTIQ and Disability communities.

Product details

• Authors: Wayne Herbert, Yenn Purkis
• Publisher: Lived Places Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.01.2024
• EAN: 9781915734532
• ISBN: 978-1-915734-53-2
• No. of pages: 182
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 273 g
• Series: Disability Studies
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories