Disability (Is Not a Bad Word)

1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6:30-8PM EST

Disability (Is Not a Bad Word) is a peer-led space for disabled and neurodivergent adults to discuss daily life and find support from their community.

This group is for folks who are disabled (self-defined) and anyone who is navigating living outside of the spectrum of neurotypical and/or able-bodied norms.

We welcome all who are new to the disabled community, who've been here for a while, who are processing feelings about disabled life, who are undiagnosed and/or self-diagnosed, who don't vibe with the label "disabled", who are still exploring their identities, and those who aren't sure if they're actually disabled or "disabled enough" to join a space like this (we see you and we've been there). We recognize that everyone is the expert of their own lived experiences and identities, and that everyone has autonomy over when and how they choose to share that information about themselves with others.

Join us for open discussions about topics that allow us to vent and commiserate about life, find comfort and connection with like-minded peers, ask questions and share resources, and receive support from each other. We discuss a different topic each meeting, ranging from "Employment" to "Imposter Syndrome" to "Queer Intersectionality", and more. DINABW meets virtually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 6:30PM-8PM EST. You must RSVP in order to receive the Zoom link to join us.

This is a non-clinical group that is led by Beck (they/them) and Caroline Pittman (they/fae), disabled friends that are passionate about creating a space for you all.

For questions or accessibility needs, you can contact beck@basicallywonderful.org

This space was made possible through a partnership between Basically Wonderful and Peer Support Space.

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You must RSVP in order to receive the Zoom link to join us. Please click the button below to register.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at beck@basicallywonderful.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What can I expect during the meeting?

Led by our facilitators, group members will participate in a conversation about the meeting topic. This will be an open discussion, meaning that you are welcome to jump into the conversation whenever you'd like to share. If you decide to share, you get to decide whether or not you'd like responses from the other group members, or if you'd just like to vent and leave it at that. You're also welcome to just listen during the meeting, there is no pressure at all to share; listening is also supportive and valuable.

Where can I find the topic discussion schedule?

Please visit the Eventbrite page to find the current topic discussion schedule. This information is updated monthly!

How can I stay in touch with community members in between meetings?

Join our Discord server to stay in touch, keep up to date with the group, ask questions, share recommendations, and more!

Do I have to disclose my disability/diagnosis in order to attend this group?

Absolutely not. You have full autonomy over when and how you choose to disclose any information about your lived experiences and identities.

How do I get the Zoom link to join?

All you have to do is register through Eventbrite! The Zoom information will be emailed to you through your order confirmation.

Will the meeting have captions available?

Yes! We utilize a live captioning service through Rev.Com to offer captions during all of our virtual meetings.

How do I let you know about my accessibility needs?

Please email beck@basicallywonderful.org to uplift any accessibility needs you have.

Do I have to pay to attend this group?

No, never. All of our groups are completely free to attend.

I'm not disabled, can I still attend this group?

We purposefully use a very broad definition of disability to allow for folks who are still figuring out their identities to process and explore their feelings in an environment that aims to be as non-judgmental as possible - so if that resonates with you, please feel welcome to attend. With that said, if you do not find yourself navigating living outside of the spectrum of neurotypical and/or able-bodied norms, then this space may not be for you - as we want to prioritize the safety and comfort of our participants who may not feel comfortable speaking freely with non-disabled people in our space. We love our allies, but this is not an ally space.

I don't live in Central Florida, can I still attend?

Yes! While we are based in Central Florida, we welcome participants from anywhere in the world to join us for our virtual events!

Is there an age limit to attend?

This space is for anyone who is 18 years old, or older.

What does "peer-led" mean?

Peer-led support means that the support is coming from people with similar lived experiences. This group is led by and made for our disabled community members. We are able to support each other in this space because of our shared identities and understanding of the nuances and needs and struggles we may have to face. No one understands us like us.

What is a Comfort Agreement?

A comfort agreement is a communally created set of guidelines meant to center the comfort of participants; being in this space means you are willing to follow the agreement. If you have any questions about it, let us know!

Disability (Is Not a Bad Word)

1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6:30-8PM EST

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