Working as a Disabled Sex Worker | A Talk by Tansy Blue

Tansy Blue has an invisible disability which heavily impairs her executive function. After going through the demanding assessment process to switch from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment, Tansy was left with a sense of insecurity about her status as a disabled person under the UK government.

In order to make an income which would allow her more freedom than her ever-diminishing allowances, she made the decision to go into sex work. Her job as an escort allows her to manage her time, hours and finances in a way that works for her. But being a disabled sex worker doesn’t come without its challenges…

Join us for an intersectional talk about autism, benefits, disability, sex work and more.

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If you would like to hear this talk live, mingle with the attendants and join in the Q&A and discussion, please RSVP on the event page. Tea and snacks provided.

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The Uncomfortable Truth is a not-for-profit project which aims to create diverse, inclusive communities by giving a voice to speakers who are "othered" in mainstream society, helping individuals and communities to better connect and understand each other. After a +/- 50-minute talk, attendants will be invited to join in the discussion, ask questions to the speaker and the room, and share their own experiences.

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ABOUT THE VENUE

We will be in the Regent's Room of the Old Diorama Arts Centre, closest tube stations Euston and Warren Street.

The venue is spacious and easily (wheelchair) accessible throughout. There is a lift up to the first floor, where you will find the Regent's Room. On all floors, surfaces are level and there are disabled toilets on site. Let us know if you need anything.

We look forward to meeting you!

The Uncomfortable Truth Team