Disability and Reproductive Justice (Disability and Philanthropy Forum)

While reproductive health care is a necessity for all people, the attacks on it disproportionately impact certain individuals and communities, particularly the disabled community. There are many biases when it comes to discussions of disability and reproductive health that have ties to systematic racism, sexism, and ableism. When it comes to people with disabilities, disability communities are more likely to face bias with their reproductive healthcare providers and face barriers for contraception and abortion care. In a 2023 report, it was found that 49.4% of the participants who have a disability reported experiencing forms of contraceptive coercion compared to 38.9% of participants without a disability (Cannon et al., Social Science and Medicine).

Exploring the intersections of reproductive justice and disability justice is critical to understand how reproductive health structures and policies can be inclusive for all. Join us for an open and thoughtful dialogue with advocates working at the intersection of disability justice and reproductive justice working to address these barriers through social, clinical, and policy approaches. This webinar is presented by the Disability and Philanthropy Forum.