As a disabled woman, the world can often feel like an inaccessible and hostile place. For example, I've been made to feel like an inconvenience at concerts where accessibility was promised, and called ableist slurs for suggesting people with mobility issues should be able to attend large-scale events. As a result, I'm seriously excited about the launch of Disabled&, an organization dedicated to ensuring disabled people are not only welcome but celebrated.
Disabled& was founded by April Lockhart, a content creator and self-described "disabled fashion girlie." A recipient of Forbes's 30 Under 30 in 2025 for her impact on social media, Lockhart—who lives with a limb difference—saw the value in bringing disabled creatives together and connecting them with brands, companies, and one another.
