Delphine Andrews
Chimney Rock Ballroom
Disabled survivors of sexual violence face unique barriers to healing, autonomy, and pleasure—yet their experiences are often overlooked in survivor advocacy spaces. Many rely on caregivers, institutions, or systems that ultimately severely limit them in their ability to make choices about their own bodies. Societal narratives suggest that disabled people should accept whatever relationships they can get, reinforcing coercion and making consent even more complex. Additionally, ableism and medical trauma often create deep disconnection from the body, making traditional approaches to survivor support incomplete or inaccessible.