Evan Sweeney: Carrie Buck Distinguished Fellow for 2026
The 2026 Carrie Buck Distinguished Fellowship Keynote Event will be held on April 28, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET. The event will be held online only.
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Evan Sweeney (he/they) is a Sex and Disability Educator and the founder of Cripping Up Sex and Cripping Up Reviews. A queer disability activist with cerebral palsy, Evan has over two decades of experience centering pleasure and autonomy within the disability community.
Evan's work focuses on the intersection of disability, queerness, and sexual health—ranging from specialized accessibility auditing for the sex toy industry to leading workshops on assisted masturbation and navigating intimacy with personal care aides. He is the author of the foundational book Queers on Wheels and was recently named the 2026 Carrie Buck Distinguished Fellow at Brandeis University’s Lurie Institute for Disability Policy. Through his advocacy and education, Evan continues to push for a world where disabled people have the resources and support to lead sexually liberated lives.