taboos – Abha Khetarpal

An inclusive digital illustration of three gender-diverse disabled individuals interacting warmly. A Black man and a white woman, both in wheelchairs, hold hands while smiling at a South Asian woman with a prosthetic leg who is speaking to them. Symbols of gender and LGBTQ+ pride, including interlinked gender signs and a rainbow flag, appear in the background along with a speech bubble, representing sexuality, identity, and communication. The background has a warm orange-pink gradient, creating a welcoming and affirming atmosphere.

Disability, Language & Sexuality

“But you look ‘normal’ in your pictures”, was of the kind of messages that I used to receive from the men to whom I disclosed my disability to the men…

Dr Abha Khetarpal April 13, 2025