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Everyone Deserves Access, Community, and Self-Determination
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 Is Interconnected
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 Approach
Our Disability Justice work is grounded in five commitments.
Collective Care
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.
Accessibility
We work to reduce barriers by creating programs that consider sensory needs, communication styles, transportation, technology, and financial access.
Leadership
People with lived experience guide our work. We believe those most impacted should help design programs, shape decisions, and lead change.
Community Power
We invest in leadership development, civic engagement, storytelling, and advocacy so disabled LGBTQ people can influence the systems that affect their lives.
Joy and Belonging
Disability justice is about more than surviving. We create opportunities for celebration, creativity, friendship, and cultural connection.
Programs
Five programs that put our commitments into practice.
NeuroQueer Collective
A peer-led community for LGBTQ people who are neurodivergent, autistic, have ADHD, learning disabilities, or other cognitive differences.
- Leadership development
- Self-advocacy workshops
- Sensory-friendly gatherings
Healing Beyond Labels
A collective care program for LGBTQ people living with mental health conditions, chronic illness, and disabilities.
Participants have access to:
- Art and creative healing
Accessible Community Events
Every community gathering is designed with accessibility in mind whenever possible.
- Flexible participation
- Hybrid attendance options
- Transportation assistance
- Food and refreshments
- Gender-inclusive facilities
Disability Leadership Institute
A leadership academy preparing disabled and neurodivergent LGBTQ people for community leadership.
- Community organizing
Mutual Aid
Community members can receive support through:
- Emergency assistance
- Accessibility planning
Who We Serve
Our Disability Justice initiatives welcome individuals who identify as:
- Living with mental health conditions
- Living with chronic illness
- Deaf or hard of hearing
- Living with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Living with mobility disabilities
Our Commitment
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.
Ways To Get Involved
Get Support
Reach out and we will help you find what you need.
Volunteer
Give your time and skills to the community.
Donate
Fund the work that keeps this community strong.
