Farrah Garland
@farrahgarland.bsky.social
#Queer, #disabled, tired.
Activist. Artist. Speaker. Writer. Good, necessary trouble.
they/them
farrahgarland.com
stoningtonpride.org
Activist. Artist. Speaker. Writer. Good, necessary trouble.
they/them
farrahgarland.com
stoningtonpride.org
It was an honour to be a part of the outCT "Piece of Mind Annual Mental Health Symposium" & share about the intersection of disability & queerness. How important rest and resilience are to justice work. It was amazing to learn so much from others that, as well.
Thanks to The Day for the press
Thanks to The Day for the press
October 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
It was an honour to be a part of the outCT "Piece of Mind Annual Mental Health Symposium" & share about the intersection of disability & queerness. How important rest and resilience are to justice work. It was amazing to learn so much from others that, as well.
Thanks to The Day for the press
Thanks to The Day for the press
Had a lovely time this weekend w Rep Bumgardner & so many wonderful Stonington candidates & our neighbors. Getting to chat abt questions, thoughts, concerns abt our community was a great exp. We're lucky to have so many well-informed, curious, kind people living in our towns (& running for office!)
September 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Had a lovely time this weekend w Rep Bumgardner & so many wonderful Stonington candidates & our neighbors. Getting to chat abt questions, thoughts, concerns abt our community was a great exp. We're lucky to have so many well-informed, curious, kind people living in our towns (& running for office!)
Do you know about this INCREDIBLE human?!
If you don't, you should - open.substack.com/pub/thefarra... or link in bio ✒️
#SubstackWriters #ClarenceCarter #DisabilityHistory #DisabilityTidbits #AmWriting #DeafBlind #Musician #contemporary
If you don't, you should - open.substack.com/pub/thefarra... or link in bio ✒️
#SubstackWriters #ClarenceCarter #DisabilityHistory #DisabilityTidbits #AmWriting #DeafBlind #Musician #contemporary
September 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Do you know about this INCREDIBLE human?!
If you don't, you should - open.substack.com/pub/thefarra... or link in bio ✒️
#SubstackWriters #ClarenceCarter #DisabilityHistory #DisabilityTidbits #AmWriting #DeafBlind #Musician #contemporary
If you don't, you should - open.substack.com/pub/thefarra... or link in bio ✒️
#SubstackWriters #ClarenceCarter #DisabilityHistory #DisabilityTidbits #AmWriting #DeafBlind #Musician #contemporary
📣 I'm running for Stonington Board of Education, and I've been endorsed by the Working Families Party!
I'm looking forward to a very community-centric, inclusive, authentic campaign.
bit.ly/farrah4boe
I'm looking forward to a very community-centric, inclusive, authentic campaign.
bit.ly/farrah4boe
September 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
📣 I'm running for Stonington Board of Education, and I've been endorsed by the Working Families Party!
I'm looking forward to a very community-centric, inclusive, authentic campaign.
bit.ly/farrah4boe
I'm looking forward to a very community-centric, inclusive, authentic campaign.
bit.ly/farrah4boe
Did you know that a disabled man shaped the city of San Diego?
Learn more! - open.substack.com/pub/thefarra... or link in bio ✒️
#SubstackWriters #CharlesDali #DisabilityHistory #DisabilityTidbits #AmWriting #Polio #SanDiego #politics #NoPaywall
Learn more! - open.substack.com/pub/thefarra... or link in bio ✒️
#SubstackWriters #CharlesDali #DisabilityHistory #DisabilityTidbits #AmWriting #Polio #SanDiego #politics #NoPaywall
August 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Did you know that a disabled man shaped the city of San Diego?
Learn more! - open.substack.com/pub/thefarra... or link in bio ✒️
#SubstackWriters #CharlesDali #DisabilityHistory #DisabilityTidbits #AmWriting #Polio #SanDiego #politics #NoPaywall
Learn more! - open.substack.com/pub/thefarra... or link in bio ✒️
#SubstackWriters #CharlesDali #DisabilityHistory #DisabilityTidbits #AmWriting #Polio #SanDiego #politics #NoPaywall
It's not "official official" til the SOTS says so, but...
I've got all the signatures & then some from folks in our town to appear on the ballot this November as a Working Families Party candidate for Board of Ed here in Stonington!
Stay tuned - it's gonna be great
- theday.com/news/776189/...
I've got all the signatures & then some from folks in our town to appear on the ballot this November as a Working Families Party candidate for Board of Ed here in Stonington!
Stay tuned - it's gonna be great
- theday.com/news/776189/...
August 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
It's not "official official" til the SOTS says so, but...
I've got all the signatures & then some from folks in our town to appear on the ballot this November as a Working Families Party candidate for Board of Ed here in Stonington!
Stay tuned - it's gonna be great
- theday.com/news/776189/...
I've got all the signatures & then some from folks in our town to appear on the ballot this November as a Working Families Party candidate for Board of Ed here in Stonington!
Stay tuned - it's gonna be great
- theday.com/news/776189/...
I have the best friends, the most beautiful community. I can't WAIT to share some exciting news as soon as it's OFFICIAL official 😏
Suffice it to say, we're moving & shaking in a beautiful, authentic way here in Stonington. I'm STOKED!
#BreakFromTheStatusQuo
#AndNowForSomethingCompletelyDifferent
Suffice it to say, we're moving & shaking in a beautiful, authentic way here in Stonington. I'm STOKED!
#BreakFromTheStatusQuo
#AndNowForSomethingCompletelyDifferent
August 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I have the best friends, the most beautiful community. I can't WAIT to share some exciting news as soon as it's OFFICIAL official 😏
Suffice it to say, we're moving & shaking in a beautiful, authentic way here in Stonington. I'm STOKED!
#BreakFromTheStatusQuo
#AndNowForSomethingCompletelyDifferent
Suffice it to say, we're moving & shaking in a beautiful, authentic way here in Stonington. I'm STOKED!
#BreakFromTheStatusQuo
#AndNowForSomethingCompletelyDifferent
Also inspired by Twitter user Charlie Knight, here are some wheelchair etiquette "do's"!
1. DO offer to open the door for us, just like you would for anyone else. But please remember not to move us, no touching! Just like anyone else lol.
1. DO offer to open the door for us, just like you would for anyone else. But please remember not to move us, no touching! Just like anyone else lol.
August 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Also inspired by Twitter user Charlie Knight, here are some wheelchair etiquette "do's"!
1. DO offer to open the door for us, just like you would for anyone else. But please remember not to move us, no touching! Just like anyone else lol.
1. DO offer to open the door for us, just like you would for anyone else. But please remember not to move us, no touching! Just like anyone else lol.
Taking advantage of #DisabilityPride month to do some quick wheelchair etiquette, inspired by Charlie Knight on twitter (& my own exhausting experiences) -
August 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Taking advantage of #DisabilityPride month to do some quick wheelchair etiquette, inspired by Charlie Knight on twitter (& my own exhausting experiences) -
Did you know that, if you manage to jump through all the hoops and actually get #disability from the government, that means you're now living in forced poverty? Like, by definition.
The average an individual receives is between $800 and $1,100 per month.
The average an individual receives is between $800 and $1,100 per month.
August 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Did you know that, if you manage to jump through all the hoops and actually get #disability from the government, that means you're now living in forced poverty? Like, by definition.
The average an individual receives is between $800 and $1,100 per month.
The average an individual receives is between $800 and $1,100 per month.
Did you know that there is a #DisabilityPride flag? There sure is. This is it!
It was designed by Ann Magill, disabled woman, with feedback from the disabled community.
The flag is designed to represent some very specific aspects of disabled life. Let's explore this beautiful and intention design!
It was designed by Ann Magill, disabled woman, with feedback from the disabled community.
The flag is designed to represent some very specific aspects of disabled life. Let's explore this beautiful and intention design!
July 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Did you know that there is a #DisabilityPride flag? There sure is. This is it!
It was designed by Ann Magill, disabled woman, with feedback from the disabled community.
The flag is designed to represent some very specific aspects of disabled life. Let's explore this beautiful and intention design!
It was designed by Ann Magill, disabled woman, with feedback from the disabled community.
The flag is designed to represent some very specific aspects of disabled life. Let's explore this beautiful and intention design!
So, what can we do to combat ableism? That thing we've talked about for like 3 days now lol
The answer is both simple and complex -
The answer is both simple and complex -
July 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
So, what can we do to combat ableism? That thing we've talked about for like 3 days now lol
The answer is both simple and complex -
The answer is both simple and complex -
#DisabilityPride is so incredibly cool, but I guess we can't talk about it without talking about #ableism. I mean, we wouldn't need disability pride without it, right?
First off, what is ableism?
It's simply discrimination in favor of abled folk or against disabled humans.
First off, what is ableism?
It's simply discrimination in favor of abled folk or against disabled humans.
July 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
#DisabilityPride is so incredibly cool, but I guess we can't talk about it without talking about #ableism. I mean, we wouldn't need disability pride without it, right?
First off, what is ableism?
It's simply discrimination in favor of abled folk or against disabled humans.
First off, what is ableism?
It's simply discrimination in favor of abled folk or against disabled humans.
#DisabilityPride is important because, so often, disabled folx are viewed through a lens of pity. And while compassion is appreciated, we don't want or need your pity. We want and need #equality and #equity!
July 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#DisabilityPride is important because, so often, disabled folx are viewed through a lens of pity. And while compassion is appreciated, we don't want or need your pity. We want and need #equality and #equity!
#DisabilityPride is so incredible! I love it so much! As you probably know, I do a lot of artwork that features my own disabled body and highlights my disability, whether it's using my mobility aids, or leaning into my weird hypermobility (thanks #EhlersDanlosSyndrome!)
July 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
#DisabilityPride is so incredible! I love it so much! As you probably know, I do a lot of artwork that features my own disabled body and highlights my disability, whether it's using my mobility aids, or leaning into my weird hypermobility (thanks #EhlersDanlosSyndrome!)
#FarrahGoesToTheDoctor - Spine Surgery edition
Thursday, bright and early, I showed up at the hospital for my long-anticipated surgery.
It was a very long day of surgery and recovery, (i have many funny stories of drugged-up Farrah, fear not) but my medical team was beyond fantastic!
Thursday, bright and early, I showed up at the hospital for my long-anticipated surgery.
It was a very long day of surgery and recovery, (i have many funny stories of drugged-up Farrah, fear not) but my medical team was beyond fantastic!
July 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
#FarrahGoesToTheDoctor - Spine Surgery edition
Thursday, bright and early, I showed up at the hospital for my long-anticipated surgery.
It was a very long day of surgery and recovery, (i have many funny stories of drugged-up Farrah, fear not) but my medical team was beyond fantastic!
Thursday, bright and early, I showed up at the hospital for my long-anticipated surgery.
It was a very long day of surgery and recovery, (i have many funny stories of drugged-up Farrah, fear not) but my medical team was beyond fantastic!
Belated , but...
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth!
Disability Pride Month has been a thing since the ADA was passed, July 26, 1990. Boston had the 1st Disability Pride event that year to celebrate. Every July since we've partied, educated, generally reveled in the beauty/diversity of our community!
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth!
Disability Pride Month has been a thing since the ADA was passed, July 26, 1990. Boston had the 1st Disability Pride event that year to celebrate. Every July since we've partied, educated, generally reveled in the beauty/diversity of our community!
July 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Belated , but...
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth!
Disability Pride Month has been a thing since the ADA was passed, July 26, 1990. Boston had the 1st Disability Pride event that year to celebrate. Every July since we've partied, educated, generally reveled in the beauty/diversity of our community!
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth!
Disability Pride Month has been a thing since the ADA was passed, July 26, 1990. Boston had the 1st Disability Pride event that year to celebrate. Every July since we've partied, educated, generally reveled in the beauty/diversity of our community!
Pre-op hair-chop
July 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Pre-op hair-chop
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others"
- Mahatma Gandhi
#NoStringsAttachedKindness
- Mahatma Gandhi
#NoStringsAttachedKindness
July 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others"
- Mahatma Gandhi
#NoStringsAttachedKindness
- Mahatma Gandhi
#NoStringsAttachedKindness
I called my fed & state legislators & asked them to create/execute law(s) that would keep immigration/LEO's from concealing their identities/agency affiliations
This is SO important for transparency/accountability - to hold LEO's accountable, also to keep randos from kidnapping ppl off the street.
This is SO important for transparency/accountability - to hold LEO's accountable, also to keep randos from kidnapping ppl off the street.
June 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I called my fed & state legislators & asked them to create/execute law(s) that would keep immigration/LEO's from concealing their identities/agency affiliations
This is SO important for transparency/accountability - to hold LEO's accountable, also to keep randos from kidnapping ppl off the street.
This is SO important for transparency/accountability - to hold LEO's accountable, also to keep randos from kidnapping ppl off the street.
I called to ask my Fed Legislators to support S.J.Res.59/H.Con.Res.38, the war powers res, & curtail the Trump admin's ability to involve the U.S. in the Israel-Iran war w/o congressional authorization.
Congress MUST keep its authority & keep us from getting into yet another fk*n endless war. Jfc.
Congress MUST keep its authority & keep us from getting into yet another fk*n endless war. Jfc.
June 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I called to ask my Fed Legislators to support S.J.Res.59/H.Con.Res.38, the war powers res, & curtail the Trump admin's ability to involve the U.S. in the Israel-Iran war w/o congressional authorization.
Congress MUST keep its authority & keep us from getting into yet another fk*n endless war. Jfc.
Congress MUST keep its authority & keep us from getting into yet another fk*n endless war. Jfc.
"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
#NoStringsAttachedKindness
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
#NoStringsAttachedKindness
June 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
#NoStringsAttachedKindness
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
#NoStringsAttachedKindness