Join Us for “Disabilities in the LGBTQ+ Community - Talk”
”The Other Side Of You In The Darkness: Sexuality & Disability" by Katherine Patton
Date: Wednesday, 11th June
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Westminster City Archives, 10 St Ann's Street, at the end of the small alley, London, SW1P 2DF
A personal reflection on living as a transgender woman and wheelchair user. The talk explores how the LGBTQ+ community has historically overlooked its disabled members and why true inclusion must embrace all identities—past, present and future.
Speaker Bio
Katherine Patton (she/her)
Katherine is a transgender woman, disability and LGBTQ+ rights advocate, and trustee of a West London charity. A former security consultant, she now volunteers widely in various disabled and LGBTQ+ related projects. She also founded a social group for disabled LGBTQ+ people and enjoys writing and storytelling in her spare time.
Programme
- 5:00–5:30 PM: Welcome & Introduction
- 5:30–6:00 PM: Talk: ”The Other Side Of You In The Darkness: Sexuality & Disability" by Katherine Patton.
- 6:00–6:30 PM: Q&A Session
- 6:30–6:45 PM: Networking & Socialising
Join us to hear these compelling stories, challenge the prevailing narratives, and engage in meaningful discussion. Enjoy wine, snacks, and refreshments throughout the evening as you listen, learn, and connect with lovely people in a welcoming space. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate our history and be part of the conversation!
Lorenzo Belenguer is the Westminster Creative Social founder and curator for the Westminster LGBT+ Forum.
Support Our Event: To make this event accessible to all, we offer free tickets to those facing financial difficulties. However, if you’re able, we kindly ask for contributions to help cover the costs of organising this event, which totals around £225 (including £100 for administration and promotion, £75 for drinks, refreshments, and snacks, and £50 each for the speakers’ contributions). Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Access: From the street, wheelchair users should be aware there is a downward gradient that leads to a level entrance. The event will take place in the ground floor. There is level access to an accessible toilet.
Westminster City Archives are located on 10 St Ann's Street, London SW1P 2DE between Morrison Court on 12 St Ann’s Street and behind Abbey Community Centre on Great Smith Street. The entrance to the archives is to the right of Morrison Court and then down a short pathway on the left. Please note there is no access to the archives from Great Smith Street. The what 3 words locations is ///tender.fault.ticket. If you are experiencing difficulties finding us please call Westminster Archives on 020 7641 5180.
Acknowledgments: A huge thank you to our supporters; this event wouldn't be possible without you.
