Access All Rainbows: Being LGBTQIA+ and Disabled

QueerAF Podcast: Season 4, Episode 6 – In collaboration with the University of Westminster’s Creative Enterprise Centre, Access All Rainbows explores what it means to be both LGBTQIA+ and disabled - and how identity, accessibility, and visibility intersect in everyday life – listen now

In this episode: 

Recorded live at National Student Pride's Access All Rainbows event, this conversation dives into what it’s like to navigate the world as both queer and disabled. The panel explores hidden disabilities, accessibility in public and creative spaces, perceptions of ability, and how to find support and understanding in relationships.

Bringing their lived experiences to the stage, each guest offers a unique perspective on inclusion, storytelling, and self-acceptance - reminding us that queer pride means access for all.

Featuring:

• Callum Dziedzic – Script editor and writer. Born with Tetraplegic Cerebral Palsy, Callum reflects on representation in TV and film and how storytelling can level the playing field for everyone.
• Char Bailey – Life coach, writer, and speaker. A Black, lesbian, and autistic woman, Char is the co-host of the Qmmunity podcast and well-being ambassador for UK Black Pride.
• Jamie Wareham – Journalist and host of QueerAF. Jamie shares his experience of coming to terms with a hidden disability and how it became part of his wider queer, intersectional identity.

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