Self-Advocate
Naksh/Nox Acosta-Patel (xe/xem) is a Desi and Latino Autistic undergrad student with multiple neurodivergences and physical disability. Naksh is a proud Mellon fellow studying in the field Ethnic Studies oriented around Disabled and Queer narratives. Xe is currently researching the language development and language advocacy of the intersectional LGBTQ+ Disabled People of Color community. Xe aspires to pursue a PhD within the field of anthropology to broaden the scope of awareness around Neurodivergent, Disabled, and Queer+Gender Diverse People of Color and our rich multi-faceted cultures and experiences.
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