The Farrah Garland

The Farrah Garland Disability & queer rights activist & educator. Community organizer. Public speaker, writer, artist. Disabled & tired.

02/15/2026

Thank you so much to all of the disabled people who have “gotten political.“

Image description: white text on purple background that reads, “If disabled people didn’t “get political,” we would not be able to attend school with our peers.

If disabled people didn’t “get political,” we would still be regularly locked away in institutions.

If disabled people didn’t “get political,” we could be discriminated against in the workplace without any repercussions.

Disabled people do not have the privilege of not getting involved because, otherwise, we would be forgotten.”

I feel so fortunate to live in such a wonderful community filled with so many incredible, kind, creative, caring, loving...
02/14/2026

I feel so fortunate to live in such a wonderful community filled with so many incredible, kind, creative, caring, loving people! And I love each and every one of you.

I wasn't born here in Stonington, or even in Connecticut. But I moved here about 15 years ago, and I'm so deeply delighted to get to choose to call this place home every single day.

Happy Valentine's Day, neighbors! I love ya 😘

02/13/2026

This weekend is all about love! And the very best kind of love is the love of community. So please join me and Stonington Pride on Sunday at 1pm at Get Fired Up! to make some art and revel in the love and joy of this beautiful comunity!

Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/sp-firedup so we can give them a headcount. But if you see this too late or forget, please come on by anyhow 😉

Everyone is fiscally responsible for their own pieces, but they start at $1 and there's no studio fee, so this will hopefully be very accessible to everyone 😊

Hey friends! I'm so excited to be hosting a meet-and-greet NEXT SATURDAY, Feb 21 for my friend Josh Elliott.He's a wonde...
02/13/2026

Hey friends! I'm so excited to be hosting a meet-and-greet NEXT SATURDAY, Feb 21 for my friend Josh Elliott.

He's a wonderful, progressive human running for Governor of Connecticut, and this is your opportunity to hang out and get to know him, ask your big and small questions, and get a feel for this guy who has been, and will continue to help shape our state into one that cares for all who love here.

The La Grua Center has dedicated parking and is wheelchair accessible. The event is free, donations to Josh's campaign are encouraged. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Please rsvp if you can at JoshForCT.com so I can get a headcount 😁

Josh Elliott Meet & Greet! < facebook event

02/11/2026

"Happiness is the new rich.
Inner peace is the new success.
Health is the new wealth.
Kindness is the new cool."
- Syed Balkhi

Some brief thoughts on the importance of prioritizing rest, ESPECIALLY during times like these.Read it here, with no pay...
02/11/2026

Some brief thoughts on the importance of prioritizing rest, ESPECIALLY during times like these.

Read it here, with no paywall- https://open.substack.com/pub/thefarrahgarland/ or link in bio ✒️

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Every week I try and call my legislators about things that matter to me. This week I called about opposing the Make Elec...
02/09/2026

Every week I try and call my legislators about things that matter to me.

This week I called about opposing the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. And not just because it's the dumbest name for a piece of legislation you've ever heard.

But rather, because the bill usurps states' constitutional authority to administer elections and imposes needless and expensive voting restrictions, potentially disenfranchising millions in the name of fighting almost non-existent election fraud.

I encourage you to call your legislators to let them know how you feel about this as well. If it feels overwhelming, the free app 5 Calls can really help.

Join Stonington Pride TOMORROW at The Ditty Bag Market and Cafe for an afternoon of self-care and community connection...
02/06/2026

Join Stonington Pride TOMORROW at The Ditty Bag Market and Cafe for an afternoon of self-care and community connection and support. Bring whatever craft you're working on, your fav fidget toy, a puzzle, game, or whatever brings your joy and peace.

This is open to q***r folk and those who love them (that is to say, everyone is welcome).

We will be snagging coffee or tea from our gracious host, and spending time together just vibing as a community.

The Ditty Bag is wheelchair accessible, LGBTQ+ friendly, and has various seating options available. If you have any further questions, please let us at Stonington Pride know

Hey friends! I'm so excited to be hosting a meet-and-greet for my friend Josh Elliott on February 21.He's a wonderful, p...
02/05/2026

Hey friends! I'm so excited to be hosting a meet-and-greet for my friend Josh Elliott on February 21.

He's a wonderful, progressive human running for Governor of Connecticut, and this is your opportunity to hang out and get to know him, ask your big and small questions, and get a feel for this guy who has been, and will continue to help shape our state into one that cares for all who love here.

The La Grua Center has dedicated parking and is wheelchair accessible. The event is free, donations to Josh's campaign are encouraged. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Please rsvp if you can at JoshForCT.com so I can get a headcount 😁

Josh Elliott Meet & Greet! < facebook event

02/05/2026

"Carry out a random act of kindness with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you."
- Princess Diana

We had an incredible kickoff event a few weeks back. We are looking forward to our February meeting where we will delve ...
02/04/2026

We had an incredible kickoff event a few weeks back. We are looking forward to our February meeting where we will delve more into the principles of Disability Justice.

If you're q***r and/or disabled and would like join us at our February 25th meeting (from 6-730pm), rsvp here (or link in bio) - https://bit.ly/qd-rsvp

To just stay up to date on upcoming events, projects, guest speakers, etc, - snag our ✨no-spam✨ mailing list here (or link in bio) bit.ly/q***ring-disability

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and future events, you can do so here - bit.ly/q***ring-disability (link for QD mailing list also in bio

Every week I try and call my legislators about things that matter to me. This week, I called my federal Senators and Con...
02/02/2026

Every week I try and call my legislators about things that matter to me.

This week, I called my federal Senators and Congressman to ask them to oppose ICE's continual attacks on immigrants and citizens alike, and to hold this administration accountable for their unlawful, authoritarian actions.

Specifically, I asked that they:
🧊 demand full investigations into ICE's use of deadly use of force against protesters and their murders of Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and the others whose names haven't made the front pages,
🧊 refuse to pass any DHS appropriations bill that maintains ANY funding for ICE,
🧊 call for/support the impeachment of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. Because obviously.

I encourage you to call your elected officials and tell them how you feel about this issue, as well. If it feels overwhelming, the free app 5 Calls really helps

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