In Our Words

Stories from the Intersection of LGBTQIA+ Identity and Disability

Wayne Herbert, Yenn Purkis

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English

Lived Places Publishing
30 January 2024

Disability: social aspects; Social discrimination; Gender studies: transsexuals & hermaphroditism; Gay & Lesbian studies

Series: Disability Studies

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.

By: Wayne Herbert, Yenn Purkis
Imprint: Lived Places Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781915734532
ISBN 10: 1915734533
Series: Disability Studies
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 30 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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. Yenn Purkis (they/them) is an author, public servant, and advocate for Autistic people and their families. Living with diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, and atypical schizophrenia, Yenn is a frequent speaker on the topics of neurodiversity, mental health, gender, and employment, and facilitates a support group for Autistic women and non-binary people.

Reviews for In Our Words: Stories from the Intersection of LGBTQIA+ Identity and Disability

"""In Our Words is a book I wish had been available when I was a teenager, grappling with issues of sexuality and disability. Like many of the contributors to this book, I experienced feelings of confusion and a lack of pride and confidence in myself and my place in the world. Through story-telling and the sharing of experiences, at times searingly raw, this book draws on rich diversity and intersectionality to present a clear message: it is okay to be queer and disabled. I commend Wayne and Yenn for putting together a wonderful compilation of queer and disabled life stories. This is a book that will be an invaluable addition to queer and disabled literature."" Alastair McEwin AM Former Commissioner, Disability Royal Commission Former Disability Discrimination Commissioner"