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Abstract

Despite historical shifts toward inclusion for individuals with Disabilities, negative views and societal stigmas still persist, specifically regarding gender and sexuality. Concurrently, there has been an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) legislation, which poses a significant risk to the well-being and civil rights of LGBTQ+ individuals with Disabilities. In this article, Nicole Adler, a self-advocate who identifies in the LGBTQ+ community, tells her coming-out story. She emphasizes the critical need to proactively support and advocate for the rights and well-being of sexual and gender minorities within the Disability community. Nicole emphasizes the significance of inclusive sex education and provides a call to action for educators to better support LGBTQ+ students with Disabilities. Nicole hopes to inspire and encourage others by sharing her thoughts on the importance of advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals with Disabilities through this article.

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sexuality gender sex education disability rights intellectual disability multiple disabilities

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Invisibly Invisible: An LGBTQ+ Self-Advocate Perspective on the Anti-LGBTQ+ Movement

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