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Lead Article: Eww 'one of them'...! On being gay and disabled

Gudrun Limbrick

 

Best estimates suggest that around 10% of the population identifies as lesbian, gay or bisexual. We often forget that this means that 10% of the disabled population are also gay. While there are undoubtedly issues for some disabled young people who are beginning to explore their own sexuality, there may be additional challenges for those who identify as gay. This article endeavours to examine some of the key issues that may warrant thought when practitioners are working with disabled people who are gay.

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