How does the intersection of disability and gender diversity influence one’s experience accessing healthcare? Why is it important for providers to acknowledge this intersection? How does having a disability affect surgical planning? And where does the topic of sex fit into all of this? In addition to the challenges, we also discuss practical steps for providers to make their practice more accessible and affirming.

Featuring:

• RJ (he/him)
• Rachele Manett (they/she)
• Gabriel Dit L’individu (he/they) - @youngqueersick
• Dr. Joukhadar (he/him)
• Dr. Sarah Fraser (she/her)

Time stamps:

• 00:56 - Intersectionality
• 03:33 - Feeling split in two
• 05:15 - Why is identity relevant?
• 07:06 - Unmet health needs
• 09:59 - Access to care
• 13:01 - Surgical care
• 21:18 - Medication interactions
• 24:24 - Neurodiversity
• 30:00 - Community
• 33:17 - Sex & sexuality
• 41:14 - Conflicting access needs
• 44:18 - Advocacy

Resources:

• Check out the Venus Envy website (venusenvy.ca) and Instagram @venusenvyhfx
• 10 Principles of Disability Justice | Sins Invalid
• Gabriel’s LinkTree: linktr.ee/youngqueersick
• Gabriel's recommendations for first-person perspectives and examples of their work: Alice Wong (Year of the Tiger; Disability Visibility), Brené Brown (Daring Greatly), Rupi Kaur, Sonya Renee Taylor (The Body is Not an Apology)

Transcripts at linktr.ee/genderqueriespod

Instagram: @genderqueriespod

Recording dates: Oct 2024 (Rachele), July 2025 (RJ), Sept 2025 (Dr. Fraser, Dr. Joukhadar), Dec 2025 (Gabriel)