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We can’t forget disabled queers during pride

By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor Editor's note: This piece was written before the Vancouver Pride Society announced an accessible viewing zone with mask mandates in place, in response to community concerns.  Vancouver Pride is coming up this August. It’s supposed to be a time for 2SLGBTQIA+ people to celebrate identity and strengthen bonds in the queer community. But for many, it doesn’t feel that way.  In 2019, Forbes reported on a slew of accessibility issues surrounding Pride events. They highlighted how “parades can often be difficult for people with mobility issues because of uneven, long routes, extreme heat, and tight,…

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