11/18/2025
“Being part of both the 2SLGBTQI+ and disability communities means I live at the intersection of two identities that often go unseen in travel and media. And trust me, that invisibility is real. Working in the travel industry, I’ve noticed that 2SLGBTQI+ and accessibility are often treated as two separate conversations, if they’re mentioned at all. Representation tends to appear in bursts, especially around Pride Month, when rainbow logos and inclusive ads suddenly appear. But once the confetti settles, it’s quiet again.
And when it comes to showing queerness and disability together? You seldom see it. There’s this unspoken rule that our stories are ‘too niche’ or ‘don’t fit the image.’ But the truth is, travellers like me exist and we’re not rare. We’re out here, exploring, advocating, and reminding the world that identity isn’t a checkbox.”
— Matthew Medeiros
Read Matthew’s full article in the latest issue of Accessibility For All
