Fan disability identities: 2022 Archive of Our Own demographics survey results

Authors

  • Lauren Rouse Northwestern University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2026.2967

Keywords:

Cognitive disabilities, Fan identities, Hidden disabilities

Abstract

I share the results of a 2022 survey done on Archive of Our Own users, specifically highlighting their disability identity. I discuss which disabilities are prevalent in fandom communities. Fan scholars can begin to form a foundational idea of fans' disability identities and their needs, wants, or desires about disability in fandom and its related media.

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Published

2026-06-14

Issue

Vol. 48 (2026): Disability and Fandom

Section

Symposium

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Copyright (c) 2026 Lauren Rouse

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