Black, Disabled, and Gay: A Pragmatic Approach to Counseling Clients at Multiple Intersections

Abstract

Despite the advances in disability rights, persons with disabilities (PWDs) experience systemic barriers and discrimination due to disability. These rates are even higher for PWDs who have multiple marginalized identities, as these communities face intersecting forms of stigma and oppression. Using a Black, feminist intersectional framework, the authors provide a case scenario employing the Disability-Related Counseling Competencies to demonstrate cultural competence and humility when serving PWDs with multiple marginalized identities.