If addressing sexuality isn't already a sensitive enough issue for most of us, imagine how challenging it must be for those with disabilities. Thanks to the efforts of many dedicated individuals around the world, more and more resources have been made available for communiation and support among this very special community.

This page was designed as a hopeful resource of information, for both those with disabilities as well as GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered) and friends. If you have a resource or link that you would like to have listed here, please contact us.

We are particularly indebted to BFLAG, QUEERS ON WHEELS, and THE SAFE SCHOOLS COALITION for information on compiling this list.

CHAT FORUMS

MYSPACE GROUP FORUM
D.J. created a special group on MYSPACE to discuss being gay and disabled.
http://groups.myspace.com/gayanddisabled

BRAVENET GROUP FORUM
Another forum D.J. made to talk about the subject.
http://pub49.bravenet.com/forum/4123824372

BLIND-GLBT RESOURCES

BLIND-GAY DISCUSSION BOARD
YAHOO hosts a unique discussion board specifically for the blind-gay community. Contact blind-gay@yahoogroups.com, or the list owner at blind-gay-owner@yahoogroups.com, for more information.

BFLAG
Blind Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People: One of the best, most far-reaching support groups for the blind-gay community. www.bflag.org

INTERESTING ARTICLES ON BLIND-GAY ISSUES
Southern Voice Online article, "Fighting to Be Seen."
"Crip Commentary" by activist Laura Hershey.
"Blind and Gay" by Robert Feinstein: http://www.chanton.com/blindandgay.html
"Sexuality and the Blind" discussion at the American Foundation for the Blind website.

DEAF-GLBT RESOURCES

DEAF QUEER YOUTH
Contains information by and for deaf queer youth, along with links to many other resources: http://www.youthresource.com/community/deaf/index.cfm.

DEAF QUEER.ORG
Provides information about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community: http://www.deafqueer.org

DEAF YOUTH RAINBOW
A Washington, D.C.-based organization for deaf gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender/transgendered youths: http://www.deafqueer.net/cmra/dyr

LILAC RAINBOW ALLIANCE OF THE DEAF
A social, cultural, educational and welfare organization serving the deaf and hard of hearing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in the western region of the State of New York: http://www.deafqueer.net/lrad

RAINBOW ALLIANCE OF THE DEAF
http://www.rad.org

OTHER DISABLED-GLBT RESOURCES

BENT
An extraordinary online journal/webzine featuring the work of "cripgay" -- those who are disabled and queer. www.bentvoices.org.

GAY/DISABLED WEBRING
A place to chat online with other gay, bisexual or lesbian persons with disabilities: http://quest.apana.org.au/~tlang/gaydisabled

QUEER & DISABLED LISTSERVE DISCUSSION GROUP
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QueerDisability

QUEER GIRLIES
A support and discussion email list for young women, ages 15 to 25, with disabilities who are either lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered: http://www.gimpgirl.com/lists/queergirlies

QUEERS ON WHEELS
Founded by my friend Eva Sweeney, this organization provides literature, teaches classes and workshops, and provides networking opportunities for the physically disabled, of all sexual orientations. Their site also features a discussion board.
P.O. Box 41723
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Office phone: 626-578-0140
Email: info@queersonwheels.com
Web site: http://www.queersonwheels.com

OTHER RESOURCES FOR THE DISABLED

Disability Social History Project: http://www.disabilityhistory.org
Disabled Women on the Web: http://www.disabledwomen.net
Living Independently in Los Angeles: A resource for the disabled within Los Angeles and southern California. http://lila.ucla.edu/

OTHER GLBT RESOURCES

GAY & LESBIAN CENTER OF LOS ANGELES
Offering counseling, legal assistance, referrals, and information. Also has a special anti-violence project for those harassed due to their sexual orientation.
Tel: 323-993-7673 Email: avp@laglc.org
Legal Services Department: 1-800-373-2227

GLBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER
A non- profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the GLBT community and those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Also helps other organizations build the infrastructure they need to provide strong support to the GLBT community at the local level.
Web: www.GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org
Mailing address: GLBT National Help Center 2261 Market Street, PMB #296 San Francisco, CA 94114

GLBT NATIONWIDE DIVISIONS INCLUDE:

GAY & LESBIAN NATIONAL HOTLINE
1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
The Gay & Lesbian National Hotline provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States. All services are free and confidential. We speak with callers of all ages about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information and much more. We also maintain the largest resource database of its kind in the world, with over 18,000 listings, including local hotlines and community centers, social and support organizations, GLBT-friendly businesses and professionals

GLBT NATIONAL YOUTH TALKLINE
1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
Provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States. Our telephone volunteers are in their teens and early twenties, and we speak with teens and young adults up to age 25 about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more. Our resource database contains information on social and support groups, as well as gay-friendly religious organizations, sports leagues, student groups and more.

THE GAY & LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD OF NEW YORK
212-989-0999
The oldest operating GLBT hotline in the world, having celebrated over 33 years of active service to our community.

THE GAY & LESBIAN HOTLINE OF SAN FRANCISCO
415-355- 0999
Administrative office: 415-355-0003 Fax: 415-552-5498 Email: info@GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org

THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN/COMING OUT PROJECT
Offering public education, support groups, and awareness programs.
Tel: 1-800-866-6263
Email: ncop@hrc.org

LAMBDA
Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.
National Headquarters: 212-809-8585
Western Regional Office: 323-937-2728
Midwest Regional Office: 312-663-4413
Southern Regional Office: 404-897-1880

ONE: NATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN ARCHIVES
Supporting worldwide education & research about gay & lesbian heritage and experience.
Tel: 213-741-0094
Web: www.oneinstitute.org

THE TREVOR HELPLINE
1-866-4-U-TREVOR / 1-866-488-7386
A 24-hour, 365-day, toll-free suicide prevention line for gay & questioning teens.
Tel: 310-271-8845 Fax: 310-271-8846
Web: http://www.thetrevorproject.org.

ZERO HOUR
Los Angeles-based anti-discrimination campaign.
Web: www.zerohour.com
Contact: Riku Matsuda, Consultant, Youth Public Education Campaign
County of Los Angeles
Commission on Human Relations
Tel: 213-974-7622 Email: rmatsuda@hrc.co.la.ca.us