The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and Disability: A Need for School Based Support

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023), it is estimated that there are over 61 million individuals who report having a disability, whether academic, behavioral, or medical. In addition, the US Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey (2023) revealed that there are approximately 20 million people who openly identify as LGBTQ+. When examining each demographic together, it is reported that there are approximately three to five million LGBTQ+ individuals who report having a disability (Movement Advancement Project, 2019). These statistics reveal the need to analyze these intersecting experiences.