A new report released by LaTrobe University has highlighted the level of discrimination faced by LGBTIQ+ people who have a disability.
The report was written by William Leonard and Dr Rosemary Mann and funded by the Gay and Lesbian Foundation of Australia (GALFA).
The everyday experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people living with disability highlights the challenges LGBTI people with disability face everyday.
Key findings of the review found higher rates of discrimination and reduced service access among LGBTI people with disability compared to LGBTI people without disability.
The report also found that LGBTI people with a disability faced greater restriction on freedom of sexual expression, particularly for LGBTI people with intellectual disability and reduced social support and connection from both LGBTI and disability communities.
William Leonard, the Lead author and Director of Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria (GLHV) at Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University said he hopes the report will provide positive outcomes for LGBTI people with disability.
“I hope the findings will be used to develop evidence-based health research, policy and programs that reflect the lives of LGBTI people with disability.”
OIP Staff, Stock Image by Mikail Duran
