Restricted Access : Lesbians on Disability by Victoria A. Brownworth (Editor), Susan Raffo (Editor)

In looking at the intersection of sexuality and disability, this nonfiction anthology challenges readers to confront how America deals with difference. Writers represent a broad range of disabilities (chronic fatigue syndrome, manic depression, cerebral palsy) as well as a variety of racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds.

Lesbians and the disabled have long been marginalized by a society that restricts access to the category "normal." In this anthology, nearly thirty contributors, representing a broad range of disabilities - both physical and mental - explore the complicated issues of identity and community, and the realities of living with disability. In doing so, they shed light on their personal and political struggles as disabled lesbians - and offer an important contribution to social justice movements of all kinds.

Queer Disability Listserve

This listserv is for the discussion of Queer/Disability issues. We are focused on the development of ideas, challenging existing norms, and providing much needed information for the Q/D community. This list is not a personal support group. To keep the space safe for all voices, no flaming will be tolerated. So please join and post your resources, ideas and share your knowledge.

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Able-Together

Exploring Issues In Disability/Nondisability And Disability/Sexuality
From A Perspective Emphasizing The Generation Of Positive Feeling In Men's Relationships.

Americans with Disabilities Act 

The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. It also applies to the United States Congress.

To be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual with a disability. An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. The ADA does not specifically name all of the impairments that are covered.

The CFIDS Association of America, Inc. 

The CFIDS Association of America, Inc. is the leading 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to conquering chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.). Since 1987 the Association has invested over $9.4 million in education, public policy and research programs in its efforts to bring an end to the suffering caused by CFIDS.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS), affects an estimated 800,000 American adults and an unknown number of children and adolescents. Although much objective evidence of an underlying biological disorder involving the brain and immune system has been documented in the medical literature, there is as yet no diagnostic test and no cure.

Lesbian Health Resource Center

The Lesbian Health Resource Center works to visibly and actively promote the health and well- being of the diverse community of lesbians and women who partner with women and improve our health care through education, advocacy, resources and referrals in the North Carolina Triangle area. 

Out Sick

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Organization for Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Intersexuals and Transgendered People

Passing Twice

Founded at the 1993 National Stuttering Association (NSA) convention in Washington D.C., Passing Twice is an informal network of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender stutterers and their friends. Passing Twice meets every year at the NSA convention, and also holds workshops at other stuttering conferences around the world. In between, we keep in touch through a quarterly newsletter, an e-mail list, and an annual mailing list.