Nightlife is community. A night out is made special by the people you meet, the drinks you share, the photos you capture, and the memories you create. In major metropolises, going out becomes synonymous with community and in Barcelona, it is no different. I moved to Spain’s vibrant coastal town for a year-long study abroad. Underneath the expectations of nights wandering by the beach and days drinking countless sangrias, were doubts about whether I would find my people. I found it was the get-togethers and parties which adopted me into this new culture.

Navigating life with a disability, visible or not, is a reality many individuals face daily. As our community continues to thrive with events ranging from massive gatherings of up to 20,000 people to intimate weekend clubs, it’s crucial to address the barriers encountered by the Black disabled community.