LGBTQ Pride Month Disability Media List
The Sonoran Center’s Pride Month Media List: Creators, Perspectives and Resources
By Alexa Gamas
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the histories, identities, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQIA+ communities. This media list highlights books, films, podcasts, organizations, and creators that explore the intersections of LGBTQIA+ identity and disability, including neurodivergence, chronic illness and mental health. These resources focus on the direct experiences of LGBTQIA+ disabled individuals, and themes of advocacy, community, and belonging. These stories and perspectives recognize the diversity that exists within both communities and experiences of people who navigate multiple identities. When LGBTQIA+ and disabled people have the opportunity to share their own stories, it is important to listen and amplify. We hope this content provides opportunities to engage with creators whose voices are often underrepresented.
The Wheelchair Activist / The Podcast: Disabled and LGBTQIA+ Intersectionality
Disabled & LGBTQIA+ Intersectionality | Explore Diverse Perspectives — The Wheelchair Activist
A podcast that features Chantelle Nassari, a disabilities advocate who interviews different members of the disabled community and their allies. In this podcast episode, guests Jasper Williams, Annie Seggara and Ezra Johnson share their experience being in both the LGBTQIA + and disabled community. They highlight how they’re fighting for greater inclusion, and offer knowledge to advocate for change.
Special directed by Anna Dokoza
Watch Special | Netflix Official Site
A TV series loosely based on the life of its creator, Ryan O’Connell who has mild cerebral palsy. O’Connell also stars in the series playing a gay man who decides to step out of his limited routine to pursue friendships, love, and independence
Love on the Spectrum directed by Cian O’Clery
Watch Love on the Spectrum | Netflix Official Site
A TV series that follows autistic individuals as they explore dating and relationships. The series shares the experiences of people on the autism spectrum, including those within the LGBTQIA+ community. Pari Kim, Tina Zhu Xi Caruso and other castmates have expressed their experience of finding love within different communities on the show.
Any Day Now directed by Travis Fine
Watch Any Day Now | Prime Video
A film about a gay couple who take in an abandoned teenager with Down syndrome, played by Isaac Leyva. Inspired by true events, the couple faces a prejudiced legal system in an effort to keep custody. The film blends warmth, humor, and poignant commentary on various forms of discrimination.
Uncomfortable Labels: My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman by Laura Kate Dale
Uncomfortable Labels by Laura Kate Dale | Goodreads
A memoir that shares Laura Kate Dale’s experiences growing up as a gay trans woman on the autism spectrum. The novel explores how autism, gender identity, and sexuality intersect through her journey of self-discovery and ultimate acceptance.
Something To Be Proud Of by Anna Zoe Quirke
Something to be Proud Of by Anna Zoe Quirke | Goodreads
A book that follows Imogen Quinn, an autistic teen who is bisexual, and Ollie Armstrong, her classmate who is gay. They organize an inclusive Pride festival and advocate for acceptance, accessibility, and positive change throughout their school.
Carry the Ocean by Heidi Cullinan
Carry the Ocean (The Roosevelt, #1) by Heidi Cullinan | Goodreads
A book that follows two young men; Emmet who has autism and Jeremy who struggles with severe anxiety and depression. As they navigate friendship, disability and love at a quirky new assisted living facility nearby, a meaningful relationship is established.
All the Stars in the Daylight Sky by Maya MacGregor
All the Stars in the Daylight Sky a book by Maya MacGregor - Bookshop.org US
A book that follows Cam, an autistic teen who is transgender and navigating his identity. While exploring relationships with others and themselves, they find friendship, love, and belonging within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN)
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN)
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) is an organization that provides community support, and resources for Autistic individuals of marginalized genders or of no gender, including nonbinary people, trans people and Two Spirit people. AWN is committed to recognizing and celebrating diversity and the many intersectional experiences within the disability community.
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
LGBTQ and Disabled Communities: Social Struggles We Share
A blog featuring the intersection of the LGBTQI+ and disability community, including those with autism. Additionally, the blog features articles discussing shared struggles around access to healthcare, government assistance, and discrimination. ASAN exemplifies the importance of intersectionality and collective advocacy.
Ben-Oni (any/all pronouns)
Ben-Oni is a neuroindigenous, queer, trans-pangender community educator who works to create inclusive spaces where people can be recognized and valued for their full identities. With a background in autism studies and clinical psychology, Ben-Oni focuses on disability justice and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. They are also the founder of Black Neurodiversity, a platform that shares resources, historical perspectives, and practical strategies for building more accessible and equitable communities.
Spencer West (he/him)
Spencer West is a disability advocate, author, and internationally recognized public speaker who inspires audiences to challenge limitations and rethink what is possible. Spencer is one of the world’s most influential disability advocates, as he uses his platform of millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to challenge assumptions through humor and vulnerability.