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Andrew Gurza
@andrewgurza.bsky.social
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Disability Awareness Consultant, author of NOTES FROM A QUEER CRIPPLE (2025), podcaster, talking about disability, queerness and all that.

Website: www.andrewgurza.com
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Disabled People Are Hot; and that is also a political statement.
Andrew, a disabled white non-binary queer looking hotly to camera and raising their arm in bed. They are wearing a green shirt that has a banana on it.
November 8, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Disabled people are hot. #DisabledPeopleAreHot

[pretty sure i took this like 6 years ago, but taking photos is hard for me, so here is a re-issue.]
Shirtless man smiling brightly, wearing a backward black cap and silver chain. Tattoos on his chest read “Queer Cripple” and show a muscular figure in a wheelchair and a unicorn.
November 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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I have a book called "Notes From a Queer Cripple" that has been out for 6 months. It is available all the places you get books in e-book and paperback format. It is about my journey with sex, queerness and disability. It is a raw, real honest look at an intersection we ignore Get it now! xo ag.
ChatGPT said:Two handsome men share a playful, intimate selfie. The bearded man on the left, shirtless with tattoos and a gold septum ring, leans in close with a flirtatious grin. The man on the right, wearing a light blue shirt with a cheeky goose design and a pop of orange from his beanie and strap, beams with joy as he proudly holds up Notes from a Queer Cripple — the bold pink-and-teal cover gleaming between them. The soft blue walls and framed art behind them make the moment feel cozy, sexy, and full of queer joy.
October 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Screenshot of a social media post by @andrew.gurza. The profile picture shows a man with short dark hair and a white shirt, smiling broadly against a bright blue background. The post reads: "we don’t treat disabled people well, good, or right in hospital settings. how tf are you supposed to heal when dealing with medical ableism in a supposed “safe space”? The ripple effects of medical ableism cannot be understated. It needs to be studied."
August 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Screenshot of a tweet by Andrew Gurza @andrewgurza that reads, "Starvation of innocent children is not a self-defense strategy."
July 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Screenshot of a tweet by Andrew Gurza (@andrewgurza) that reads, "hear me out. Release the E*stein Files like that U2 album that was automatically downloaded on our phones a few years back."
July 23, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Screenshot of a tweet by Andrew Gurza @andrewgurza. The tweet reads, "It's Disability Pride Month, and in this month we talk so much about empowering disabled people; allowing them to love themselves for who they are. Yes, we should do that. But we can also explore the hard parts of disability; the pieces of the story that so many others don't see. Having Pride means hating disabled life sometimes, too." Below the tweet are icons for reply, like, and share.
July 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Hi! I'm fundraising for a new shower chair and a travel hoyer lift bc this weekend the lift I rented did not work and I had to be physically lifted in bed. This is unsafe for me! Please donate and share! gofund.me/828a7b75
I have started a fundraiser for a travel Hoyer Lift and because this past weekend the lift I rented did not work at all, and 3 people had to lift me in bed. This is incredibly unsafe for all. Also, my very specialized shower chair keeps breaking and tilting unexpectedly all by itself, making showering a fun experience for me! I am asking for donations to raise money for a lift that can fold up and go on a plane when I travel, so I can be lifted safely in bed. I am also asking for donations so I can shower safely. I am asking for donations to raise money for a lift that can fold up and go on a plane when I travel, so I can be lifted safely in bed. I am also asking for donations so I can shower safely.
July 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Screenshot of a tweet from Andrew Gurza, @andrewgurza, stating, "It's a myth that you can't be disabled and go to school, work, or socialize... yes, AND it is important to remember and talk about the truth that there are disabled people who can never do these things, ever. They have value too." Andrew Gurza's profile picture shows him smiling, wearing a pink shirt and a pink feather boa.
July 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Text graphic on a pink background that reads, "Funny how when an able-bodied queer man writes about their sexuality they are applauded for their honesty and bravery. When a disabled queer person dares to write, speak or express the same feelings, their work is labelled as “too sexual”. Bought Notes From a Queer Cripple yet?" Below the text is a logo of a colorful coil.
June 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Photograph of text on a white background that reads, "every single time I write or talk about sex and disability online, someone thinks they are being the most clever when they comment, “who would ever want to hear that about disabled people?” It’s exhausting as fuck." Below the text is a small, colorful logo.
June 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Text graphic on a pink background. The text reads, "I was talking to a guy on an app, and then I put my phone away to do some work. His immediate response after I had been gone 10 minutes was, “Have fun in your chair.” The sad thing is, that had he just been patient, he might've had fun in my chair too. His loss. Don't be ableist during Pride.
June 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Screenshot of a tweet by Andrew Gurza, @andrewgurza, that reads, "disabled people get abused at much higher rates than non-disabled people do, and we always need to be talking about that." Andrew Gurza's profile picture shows him smiling and wearing a white shirt.
June 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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I am a freelance Disability Awareness Consultant. That means I do a lot of gig work, one off opportunities. I am seeking longer contract opportunities with a disability organization. If you need someone to speak, blog, write, create content, produce a podcast, I am your person. Please pass this along and e-mail me should any PAID opportunities feel like a good fit. You can find my rates and contact at andrewgurza.com Thanks!
May 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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disabled joy comes the most once you confront and name your disabled grief.
May 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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hey, hi, hello. severely disabled people who will never be able to work (yes, even not a little) *deserve* good things.
a pink square with andrew's logo at the bottom that reads: hey, hi, hello. severely disabled people who will never be able to work (yes, even not a little) *deserve* good things.
May 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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My first book launch of “Notes From A Queer Cripple” is tonight at 6-8 p.m EST. I would love for you to come and join us and hear me read, be part of a Q&A moderated by fellow disabled author Amanda Leduc and a little virtual giveaway. Free tix at www.andrewgurza.com. Be there!
My first book launch of “Notes From A Queer Cripple” is tonight at 6-8 p.m EST. I would love for you to come and join us and hear me read, be part of a Q&A moderated by fellow disabled author Amanda Leduc and a little virtual giveaway. Free tix at www.andrewgurza.com. Be there!
May 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Hi! Hey! What’s up? I am the author of Notes From a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and be hot while doing it!) and I will have my first official book launch this Thursday, May 22nd from 6-8 pm EST virtually!
Hi! Hey! What’s up? I am the author of Notes From a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and be hot while doing it!) and I will have my first official book launch this Thursday, May 22nd from 6-8 pm EST virtually! Free tickets on www.andrewgurza.com. I would love to have you join me for a reading, a Q&A plus so much more!
May 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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posting is part of the protest. please don’t belittle how disabled people show up to things. the way we show up is how we show up, and judging us for not being there physically is really ableist and a sh*tty look.
May 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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when disabled people talk about intimacy, it scares non-disabled people because many of you can’t actually imagine getting that close to us.
when disabled people talk about intimacy, it scares non-disabled people because many of you can’t actually imagine getting that close to us.
May 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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That time your hot friend took of their shirt to help you sell your book "Notes From a Queer Cripple". Get yours wherever you get books.

Virtual book launch May 22, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. Tix at AndrewGurza.com Thanks @jonshieldxxx.bsky.social
Andrew & Jon. Jon is a white, shirtless bearded man smiling. Andrew is a wheelchair using white man holding his book.
April 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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7 days since Notes From A Queer Cripple entered the chat. Got your copy yet?

Also, remember that on May 22, 2025 from 6-8 pm there will be a virtual book launch with a reading, Q&A, giveaways and more. Free Tix available at www.andrewgurza.com
Andrew holding a copy of his book and smiling
April 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Yellow square with Andrew's rainbow logo and black text that reads me thriving in the face of my disability is not a “miracle” media – you can stop saying that. It’s a lot of hard work, picking battles, and silently dealing with things I can’t share with anyone. Not so miraculous, is it?
April 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Notes From A Queer Cripple Pub Day
April 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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My first book "Notes From a Queer Cripple" comes out April 21, 2025. Here is my holding my first physical copy. This book is so important for queer disabled people, and non-disabled queer people as a call to do better. Get it now!
andrew in his wheelchair holding his book and smiling
April 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM