For too long, fat individuals have been subjected to discrimination, exclusion, and bias in almost every aspect of life. From healthcare to education, travel to the workplace, we’ve been treated as less-than, invisible, or unworthy of the same basic rights and accommodations as anyone else. Millions of plus-size people around the world face daily challenges—whether it’s being turned away from a healthcare provider, denied proper seating on a flight, or paying higher prices simply for existing in a larger body.

We are no longer willing to accept being silenced or erased. It’s time for change. We demand equal rights, protections, and accommodations for all fat individuals. The Fat Equality Bill of Rights outlines the fundamental rights that fat individuals deserve, ensuring dignity, respect, and access to the same opportunities and services as anyone else.

We are advocating for the implementation of the Fat Accessibility Act, which will set universal standards for accessibility across all public sectors, guaranteeing that fat individuals are not only seen but given the rights, accommodations, and respect they deserve. This Act will demand size-inclusive seating, equipment, accommodations, and services in healthcare, transportation, education, employment, and public spaces, while also prohibiting discrimination based on body size.

However, we recognize that the needs of fat individuals vary, and your input is crucial in shaping this initiative. Please take a moment to fill out our survey to share your thoughts and help us create the most comprehensive and inclusive standards.

Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/eKY3SbrWML325NyPA

These rights are not optional—they are essential for creating a more inclusive world.

Here are the rights we demand:

The Fat Equality Bill of Rights

1. Right to Legal Protections Against Fat Discrimination:
   Fat individuals must be protected from discrimination in all aspects of life. This includes protections against discrimination based on body size in healthcare, employment, housing, education, and public services. Fat individuals should be able to access these areas of life without fear of bias, mistreatment, or exclusion due to their body size. Legal recourse must be available for those facing discrimination, ensuring that fat individuals can seek justice and hold accountable those who engage in harmful practices.
2. Right to the Fat Accessibility Act:
   We demand the establishment of a Fat Accessibility Act, similar to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring equal access to all areas of public life for fat individuals. This Act will set universal standards for accessibility in healthcare, transportation, education, employment, and public spaces, requiring size-inclusive seating, equipment, accommodations, and services. It will prohibit discrimination based on body size, ensuring fat individuals are treated with dignity and respect in all sectors.
3. Right to Healthcare Equity:
   All individuals must receive healthcare in environments equipped with size-inclusive equipment, such as wider MRI machines, appropriately calibrated scales, and larger hospital gowns. Healthcare providers, including physical therapy clinics, dental offices, and hospitals, must implement size-appropriate seating, equipment, and staff training to accommodate fat patients comfortably. Medical professionals must also undergo mandatory weight bias training to ensure equitable treatment.
4. Right to Employment Equity:
   All individuals must be treated fairly in the workplace, free from discrimination based on body size. Employers must provide accommodations such as ergonomic seating and appropriately sized uniforms. Fat individuals must have equal opportunities in hiring, promotion, and salary, ensuring an inclusive and fair workplace.
5. Right to Standardized Public Seating:
   All individuals, regardless of body size, have the right to comfortable and accessible seating in all public spaces. This includes airlines, theaters, public transit, classrooms, and more. Minimum seat dimensions must accommodate all body types, with airlines and public transport providing seats with a minimum width of 22 inches and depth of 18 inches, ensuring comfort for all individuals.
6. Right to Accessible Transportation:
   Transportation providers must ensure an adequate number of seats that accommodate fat individuals' body types are available at no additional cost. Larger seats and sufficient space must be provided on all modes of transportation, including planes, buses, and trains. Extra fees for larger accommodations are prohibited until standardized seat sizes are universally adopted.
7. Right to Fat-Friendly Travel Accommodations:
   All individuals have the right to travel without facing discrimination due to body size. The travel industry must provide clear, accessible policies ensuring larger seats, proper seatbelt sizes, and accessible amenities. Extra fees for these accommodations are prohibited, ensuring that fat individuals can travel comfortably and affordably.
8. Right to Clothing Accessibility:
   All retailers must carry a full size range in stores, including up to a 7x or U.S. size 40 if available online. Brands must provide a comprehensive size range in brick-and-mortar stores, ensuring that fat individuals have access to the same variety of clothing in-store as they do online. Additionally, all clothing sizes must be priced equally, with no discrepancies in pricing based on size.
9. Right to Fair Housing Protections:
   All individuals have the right to housing that is inclusive and accessible, regardless of body size. Housing standards should mandate that a portion of offerings include fat-accessible accommodations, such as wider doorways, ramps, higher weight capacity furniture and fixtures, handheld shower heads, grab bars, bidets, and other features that promote safety and comfort for all residents.
10. Right to Inclusive Educational Environments:
    All students have the right to attend educational institutions free from weight-based discrimination. Universities must provide size-inclusive accommodations, including appropriately sized furniture (desks, chairs, seating in classrooms, libraries, and dining areas), as well as specialized seating in lecture halls, event spaces, and other student areas. Anti-discrimination policies must explicitly include body size as a protected category, ensuring that students are not subject to bias in any aspect of their academic or campus life. Additionally, universities must ensure that parking lots include alternative parking options for students with larger body sizes, such as wider parking spaces and closer proximity to accessible entrances. These institutions must also ensure that all facilities, including dormitories, restrooms, and showers, are designed to meet the needs of students of all sizes, offering accessible and safe environments for every individual. Equal access to education and campus resources should be guaranteed for all students, regardless of body size.

A Message from Jae, The Advocate Leading This Initiative:

I’m Jae, the advocate leading this initiative for equal rights for fat individuals. What began from my own personal experiences has grown into a broader fight for change. This work is entirely self-funded, and I'm committed to seeing it through.

If you want to help make this vision a reality, please consider donating here. Your support helps keep this movement going and ensures that we can continue advocating for a world where fat individuals are treated with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

Get Involved: Bring Attention to Fat Equality in Your State

This movement doesn’t stop with signing the petition—it’s only the beginning. If you want to help bring about change, here’s how you can get involved in your own state:

1. Contact Your State Legislators: Reach out to your state senators and representatives to let them know that fat equality is important to you. Demand that they take action to address discrimination, bias, and accessibility in your state. Share this petition with them and ask for their support in advocating for fat-positive laws.
2. Raise Awareness Locally: Use your voice on social media, at community events, or within local organizations to talk about fat equality and the need for change. The more people who understand the importance of this cause, the stronger our movement will become.
3. Organize and Mobilize: Gather others who care about this issue in your state. Whether it’s through local groups, online forums, or in-person meetups, building a network of advocates can help push this cause forward on a state level. Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to sign the petition and take action.
4. Attend Town Halls or Public Meetings: Many state legislators hold town halls or public meetings. Attend these events and bring up fat equality during the discussion. Let them know this is an issue that matters to their constituents.

Together, we can make our voices heard at the local level and send a powerful message to lawmakers that fat equality cannot be ignored. Let’s work together to ensure that fat individuals are treated with the dignity, respect, and accessibility they deserve, both in Washington and across the nation.

Thank you for being part of this fight for change.