A series of events and resources looking at the intersections between disability, queer communities, and feminism

Women in Wheelchairs are powerful,

The Guardian is wrong.

Protest in the late 80s criticising negative stereotyping of disability  in the media


Members of the Feminist Activist Forum hope to work in coalition
with other activists and groups in planning and delivering a series of resources & discussions around disability issues in feminist, queer and diy communities.The impetus for this action came out of issues raised by disabled participants at the July 2008 Trans Learning Exchange, and also as a response to the lack of recognition given to the politics of disability, past and present.

Proposal

  •  To create a resource pack entitled disability in d.i.y contexts for feminist and queer groups. This pack would cover accessibility information for event organizers, including: a glossary; information about support networks; and general practical advice. This resource pack would also accompany a workshop. 
  • By 'd.i.y contexts' we refer to low budget situations that necessitate getting together to learn how to support each other as a community through skill and knowledge sharing in relation to disability (and other of course!) issues.
  • The resource pack would be further available as a power-point presentation to be downloaded from the FAF website and used in different community settings. Workshops will also be recorded.
  •  We would also like to produce a zine, and accompanying discussion workshops, on themes such as:
    •  invisible disabilities
    • feminism & ableism
    • ableist language and rhetoric
    • history of disabled women's involvement in the feminist movement
    • what is ableism?
    • disability and class
    • trans & disability
    • race & disability
    • other topics, as suggested by participants

Planned Events

  • Saturday 29th November, 11am-4pm
    The Quaker Meeting House, Charles Street, Cardiff.  Map.  
    • A preliminary planning day for the project, open to all, whatever your background. Discussions will also be held around the following topics:
    • What is ableism?
    • Disability & Class

  • Saturday 14th February 2009. Race, Gender and Class: An Anti-Capitalist Feminist Conference
    • We are aiming for the resource pack to be completed for this event, so that we may deliver a workshop.

Get involved

 If you are interested in getting involved in whatever capacity, please email disability AT feministactivistforum.org.uk or join the e-list. We look forward to hearing from you.