Disability in Healthcare: Healthcare barriers for LGBTQ+ people with disabilities

In this session we hear insightful presentations by Shane Lamba and Dr. Cameron Whitley. Ken Sutha introduces the session, emphasizing the significance of understanding healthcare disparities through data and personal narratives. Shane Lamba, a research assistant at Stanford's Pride Study, discusses the unique healthcare challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals with disabilities, highlighting barriers such as affordability, insurance coverage, and provider competency. Dr. Cameron Whitley, an associate professor at Western Washington University, shares his personal experiences as a transgender man with disabilities, underscoring the importance of inclusive and competent healthcare. This session highlights the need for enhanced cultural competency training for healthcare providers and policy changes to address systemic barriers, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes for this marginalized community.