#DeafLGBTQWeek
@deaflgbtqweek.bsky.social
National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week aka #DeafLGBTQWeek April 13-19, 2026 Celebrating and uplifting Deaf queer & trans communities nationwide! Website: https://deaflgbtqweek.info Instagram: @deaflgbtqweek
![#DeafLGBTQWeek Spotlight: Victorica Monroe
Dr. Victorica Monroe (they/them) is an educator, advocate, and social media activist behind Monroe Pedagogy (@monroepedagogy), focusing on DeafBlind topics and lived experiences. They are the author of Swishing, a children’s book that follows a Black DeafBlind student navigating identity, confronting prejudice, and using basketball to build confidence and resilience while embracing diversity, acceptance, and intersectional pride.
They recently completed their PhD at Gallaudet University. 🎉
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[image: graphic of Victorica wearing a rainbow tie with above text]
#DeafQueerWeek #BlackDeafBlindQueer #DeafQueerMoversandShakers #DeafQueer #Deaf #DeafBlind](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kbcj3qhee5swybuljvrqueft/bafkreifn2ic4gpwtlpwfhiuxhbfk6l6kh7ctemkv4ovegr4gtuav5nxv3e)
Are you in Seattle? Check out this #DeafLGBTQWeek event taking place tonight organized by Visually Speaking. 🎉💜
Happy #DeafLGBTQWeek from DeafLead! 1/6 (Due to Bluesky’s current limit of 4 images per post, we’re posting each graphic individually 🤟🏽)
![Happy #DeafLGBTQWeek from @namedadvocates 💜
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Repost:
What happens when you live at an intersection that often feel overlooked/forgotten?
This week we want to amplify our LGBTQIA+ D/deaf siblings.
National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week is a project of the Deaf Queer Resource Center.
It launched in 2018 with the goal of uplifting, supporting and bringing more positive visibility to our multiply-marginalized Deaf queer and trans communities, especially our youth.
Illustration on slide 1 are courtesy of @deafqueer.
[Image descriptions: There are 2 slides. The top has rainbow colors.
Slide 1: An illustration of different D/deaf individual. The text above reads: Happy National Deaf L G B T Q Awareness Week.
Slide 2: What is it?
National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week is a project of the Deaf Queer Resource Center. It launched in 2018 with the goal of uplifting, supporting and bringing more positive visibility to our multiply-marginalized Deaf queer and trans communities, especially our youth.]
#DeafLGBTQWeek #DeafQueerWeek #DisabilityRights
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![Happy #DeafLGBTQWeek from @namedadvocates 💜
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Repost:
What happens when you live at an intersection that often feel overlooked/forgotten?
This week we want to amplify our LGBTQIA+ D/deaf siblings.
National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week is a project of the Deaf Queer Resource Center.
It launched in 2018 with the goal of uplifting, supporting and bringing more positive visibility to our multiply-marginalized Deaf queer and trans communities, especially our youth.
Illustration on slide 1 are courtesy of @deafqueer.
[Image descriptions: There are 2 slides. The top has rainbow colors.
Slide 1: An illustration of different D/deaf individual. The text above reads: Happy National Deaf L G B T Q Awareness Week.
Slide 2: What is it?
National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week is a project of the Deaf Queer Resource Center. It launched in 2018 with the goal of uplifting, supporting and bringing more positive visibility to our multiply-marginalized Deaf queer and trans communities, especially our youth.]
#DeafLGBTQWeek #DeafQueerWeek #DisabilityRights
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#DeafLGBTQWeek Community Love from Traź 💜
Check out the many ways you can participate this week! —> deaflgbtqweek.info #DeafLGBTQWeek #QueerDeaf #DeafLGBTQIA #DeafLGBTQPride #DeafLGBTQPrideWeek
Check out these amazing events taking place in Seattle, WA during #DeafLGBTQWeek! Organized by Visually Speaking 💜🏳️⚧️🤟🏽🏳️🌈
Happy #DeafLGBTQWeek! We love you! 🏳️⚧️🤟🏽🏳️🌈 [more in the Alt]
#DeafLGBTQWeek is here! Yay!!!! Join us in celebrating Deaf trans and queer communities nationwide during National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week! Check out the many ways you can participate: deaflgbtqweek.info We love you and can’t wait to celebrate with you. 💜 #DeafQueerPride #DeafLGBTQPride
![#DeafLGBTQWeek is here! Whooo!
April 13-19, 2026
This past year has been incredibly challenging for many of us. Despite this, Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and HoH trans and queer people continue to rise, create, inspire, love, resist, find joy, and support one another and our communities through it all.
Join us in uplifting and celebrating Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and HoH trans and queer communities during National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week, also known as #DeafLGBTQWeek taking place this week!
Show your pride and allyship. Get involved!
Check out the many ways to participate:
https://deaflgbtqweek.info
https://bit.ly/deaflgbtqweek
We love you and can’t wait to celebrate with you.
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[image: colorful background with the National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week logo. Logo description: https://bit.ly/deaflgbtqweeklogo. Text on graphic: Show Your Deaf Queer & Trans Love! / National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week / April 13-19, 2026]
#DeafLGBTQ #DeafQueerWeek #DeafQueer #DeafGay #DeafLesbian #DeafTrans #DeafTransgender #DeafNonbinary #DeafBisexual #DeafBi #Deaf #WeLoveYou](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kbcj3qhee5swybuljvrqueft/bafkreihe3ode2x3y4do7ypt3nw5gdsuqdyqhsafb4s6kcpejbxqe6ar7o4)
Curious how DQRC got its start? Read about it here! ⠀ PDF format: bit.ly/dqrcinterview 💜🤟🏽🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 #DeafQueer #DeafLGBTQ #DQRC #DeafQueerPioneers #DeafQueerHistory
![National Association of the Deaf Magazine
Fall 2022 issue
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Check out this interview to learn more about how DQRC got its start.
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The article can also be downloaded in PDF format here: https://bit.ly/dqrcinterview
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[images: screenshots of NADMag interview with DQRC. Link to article above has screen-reader-friendly PDF version]⠀
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#DeafQueerResourceCenter #DQRC #DeafQueer #DeafLGBTQ #DeafTQS2 #DeafS2TQ #DeafLGBTQIA #DeafLGBTQIA2S #DeafGay #DeafLesbian #DeafTransgenderYouth #DeafBisexual #DeafTrans #DeafTransgender #DeafNonbinary #QueerDeaf #DragoRenteria #DeafLGBTQWeek #DeafQueerOrganizations #DeafQueerCommunities #DeafLGBTQCommunities #DeafQueerHistory #DeafQueerHistories #DeafLGBTQHistory #DeafLGBTQHistories #DeafQueerYouth #DeafLGBTQYouth #NADMag](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:afkgyahmxm2vikgytv4m3g7x/bafkreiacdkd3zpo3rwlxg3e2fm4e7ofgqsm2lpss36p7xbtq4qfrwd3yp4)
![You are Loved!
No matter what you’re going through or how hard things may be, know that you are valued, seen and deeply loved. The world is a much better place with you in it. 💜
If you’re struggling and need support, here are a list of places you can reach out to via VP and text:
Crisis Text Line
Text START to 741-741
Fenway Health Helpline
1 (617) 267-9001
GLBT National Help Center
1 (800) 246-7743
SAGE Hotline (for LGBTQ elders)
1 (877) 360-5428
Trans Lifeline
1 (877) 565-8860
Trevor Project (for Queer Youth)
1 (866) 488-7386
Online Chat also available
National AIDS Hotline
1 (800) 342-2437
1 (800) 243-7889 TTY
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline
1 (855) 812-1001
Online Chat also available
National Runaway Safeline
1 (800) 786-2929
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1 (800) 273-8255
Online Chat also available
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We love you.
For future reference, save this link: https://bit.ly/dqrclist
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[image: purple background two hearts in light blue and pink with text, “You are loved” in a fancy font.. DQRC’s “super” logo is shown at the bottom]
#DeafQueer #DeafQueers #DeafLGBTQ #DeafLGBT#DeafLGBTQIA #DeafLGBTQIA2S #QueerDeaf #LGBTDeaf #LGBTQDeaf #DeafQueerYouth #QueerDeafYouth #DeafTrans #DeafTransgender #DeafNonBinary #DeafEnby #DeafLesbian #DeafGay #DeafBi #DeafBisexual #DeafPansexual #DeafIntersex #DeafAsexual #DeafTransYouth #DeafRainbow #Deaf #DeafYouth #DeafOfAllIdentities #WeLoveYou](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kbcj3qhee5swybuljvrqueft/bafkreibvycjpbafzjlsrmy3ddgjmczbup7woi6zxrri5fkwp42xkuu6ox4)
#DeafLGBTQWeek Tonight's Deaf Drag Showcase in San Francisco will be live streamed! Watch it on DQRC's YouTube channel at youtube.com/dqrc! Scheduled to begin at 8 PM Pacific Time or DDST (Deaf Drag Standard Time) Special thanks to ASL Love for making this live stream possible. #DeafDrag
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Tonight's Deaf Drag Showcase in San Francisco with the talented Iman and the DDers will be live streamed!
Watch it on DQRC's YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/dqrc!
Scheduled to begin at 8 PM Pacific Time or DDST (Deaf Drag Standard Time)
Special thanks to ASL Love for making this live stream possible. <3
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[id: flyer for a live streaming of a deaf drag show, on Deaf Queer Resource Center YouTube account. Pink background, with text and an image. Title: “Deaf Drag Showcase Live Stream!” Upper right corner shows a graphic with the shorthand “REC” for recording. Center section text reads: “Iman & the DDers.” Below that is text that reads: “April 11, 2025. 8pm PST DDST. Live from San Francisco!” Bottom section shows ASL Love logo (rainbow colored heart) and the website URL: youtube.com/dqrc. Image is of Iman in full drag makeup, a Black Deaf queen with curly afro wig separated into two parts. She is wearing pink eye shadow and pink lipstick. She has a clear rhinestone choker and a black bra with a shiny black top with shoulder straps.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kbcj3qhee5swybuljvrqueft/bafkreihihsz7v2i3hjpxmx5p3zdj76gtgiwsltikuvmm2xpdyjrdkgsauu)
#DeafLGBTQWeek Happy National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week! With love from San Diego! #SanDiegoDeafQueers
#DeafLGBTQWeek Did you know? Every country has their own sign language. And even some states and cities have differing signs for certain words. This video shows queer signs in LIBRAS (Brazilian sign language). #QueerSigns #LIBRAS #Brazil #SignLanguage
"National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week (aka #DeafLGBTQWeek and #DeafQueerWeek) is a project of the Deaf Queer Resource Center. It launched in 2018 with the goal of uplifting, supporting and bringing more positive visibility to our multiply-marginalized
#DeafLGBTQWeek The first theme of this year’s National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week art challenge is: Resistance We can’t wait to see what you create! 💜 #Resist #Resistance #DeafLGBTQWeekArt
#DeafLGBTQWeek Join the 2025 National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week Art Challenge! Who can participate: Deaf queer and trans people of all ages and skill levels! Original art, no AI. We can’t wait to see what you create! 💜 #DeafLGBTQWeekArt
#DeafLGBTQWeek Join the 2025 National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week Art Challenge! This year’s art challenge is being led by Deaf nonbinary artist Kellie Martin! All ages and skill levels welcome! We can’t wait to see what you create! 💜 #DeafLGBTQWeekArt
Happy National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week! This year #DeafLGBTQWeek is celebrated from April 7–13. Visit the link below, or scan the QR code to learn more about how you can get involved and celebrate Deaf queer folx. And be sure to give @deaflgbtqweek.bsky.social a follow! deaflgbtqweek.info
