Jessica Kellgren-Fozard
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Jessica Kellgren-Fozard is an influential British YouTuber, known on all social platforms as Jessica Out of the Closet. She is acclaimed for her unique and engaging content on fashion history, vintage style, and LGBTQ+ life. She lives with her wife Claudia, their son Rupert, and their two adorable dogs, Tilly and Bertie. Jessica is deaf and lives with chronic illnesses, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). She uses her platform not only to entertain but to advocate for disability awareness and accessibility, sharing her personal experiences with warmth, humour, and positivity.
Jessica has been highly influential in the disability advocacy space, using her visibility to inspire disabled people to achieve their dreams. Her videos cover topics like ableism, chronic illness, and living with disabilities, aiming to educate her audience and promote inclusivity. She amplifies conversations around the importance of representation and accessibility, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals with disabilities.
Jessica’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. In 2020, she was listed in the DIVA Power List and featured in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100, recognizing her as one of the UK’s most influential disabled individuals. Through her work, she has created a welcoming online community that celebrates diversity and embraces the beauty of differences.
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