HIV complexities: Disability justice amid two pandemics

Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Join us to to learn the basics of Long COVID and associated conditions and to examine the lasting chronic effects of the HIV and COVID-19 pandemics through the latest data. We know that HIV and COVID-19 hit hardest in marginalized communities — and we have a long history of creating community solutions when institutions leave us behind. Using disability justice as a framework, we will explore possibilities for collective care, interdependence, and patient-led action through practical resources such as the HIV Complexities Toolkit and Long COVID Essentials.

The presentation will be in Spanish, with live interpretation in Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM), English, and American Sign Language (ASL).


This accessible presentation will cover:

  • The basics of Long COVID and associated conditions
  • What the current data tell us
  • Connections between living with HIV and navigating other chronic illnesses
  • Disability justice as a framework for: practicing collective care, building interdependence, and supporting patient-led initiatives

HIV Complexities
Thursday, November 12, 2026
6:30–7:30 pm Eastern Time
Zoom – Virtual event

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    Who should attend?

    This event centers Spanish-speaking people affected by or living with HIV, while welcoming everyone.

    HIV and Long COVID can affect anyone.

    Presenter

    Gabriel San Emeterio, Long COVID Justice cofounder and lead of the HIV Complexities Project

    Photo of Gabriel San Emeterio.

    Gabriel is a queer, immigrant, and disabled educator, researcher, community organizer, and activist dedicated to furthering disability justice and intersectional public health. Gabriel cofounded Long COVID Justice and leads its HIV Complexities Project, which uses community-engaged, participatory approaches to drive equitable policy and social change.

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    Access information

    • The presentation will be in Spanish.
    • Live interpretation will be available in English, American Sign Language (ASL), and Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM), featuring Deaf interpreters for both ASL and LSM.
    • The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.
    • Zoom auto-captions will be available in Spanish only.
    • Check the event time in your time zone.
    • The recording and resources will be sent to everyone who registers.

    Hosts & supporters

    • Hosted by Long COVID Justice and Strategies for High Impact, as part of our HIV Complexities Project.
    • We are grateful for the generous support from ViiV Healthcare and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

    Questions?

    Contact [email protected]

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