Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital we recognize our LGBTQIA+ community all of the time but especially in June when it is National Pride Month. We applaud their efforts to be who they want to be and say stand proud.
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A workshop with Aarti Malhotra, a mother who turned her tragedy into a powerful voice against bullying and intolerance, focusing on the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ children. This isn’t just another workshop—it’s a wake-up call. It demands action and fuels a relentless drive for change. In a world where inclusion is non-negotiable, this is your chance to step up. As a parent, educator, or advocate, you’ll gain the tools to break down barriers and champion a more accepting world. Don’t stand on the sidelines. Join us and become a force for a brighter, inclusive future. The time for passive understanding is over.
Creating Safe Spaces - A discussion on inclusive parenting
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Did you know that the majority of LGBTQIA + victims-survivors do not seek support after a domestic abuse incident. Why is this? Please complete and share our survey to help us understand why! Our RtR Domestic Abuse Champions get access to four free webinars a year. One of them last year was on domestic abuse in the LGBTQIA+ community. Want to LIFT your individual, team or organisations response to domestic abuse? [email protected]
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈This month is LGBTQIA+ History Month! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Sadly, 6 in 10 LGBTQIA+ victim-survivors did not seek support from services after an incident of domestic abuse. In Oxfordshire, we are working across agencies to make things better. Take our 5 minute anonymous survey, open to everyone and have your voice heard! Be a part of the positive change! https://lnkd.in/dJbBv5Uw Survey closes on the 1st of April, please help us spread the link wherever you can!
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Connecting People, Policies, & Practices for a More Just & Inclusive World | Includer | Pragmatic Optimist
I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges and barriers faced by Disabled BIPOC families within organizational and institutional networks. It’s clear that there is a pressing need for governmental and healthcare advisory/workgroups to reevaluate their approaches. Based on our experience at Community Bridges, I strongly believe these groups need to consider the following: ✅ Diverse Representation: It’s vital to have representatives from diverse backgrounds, including Disabled BIPOC individuals, in decision-making roles. Their perspectives are invaluable in creating policies and programs that are truly inclusive. ✅ Acknowledging and Compensating Lived Experience: The expertise that comes from lived experience is often overlooked. Recognizing and compensating this expertise is not only fair but enriches the quality of discussions and outcomes. ✅ Pre-Meeting Orientation on Materials and Concepts: Providing an orientation to meeting materials and concepts before the meetings is crucial. Ideally, this should be done by another advisory/workgroup member who is a professional in the relevant field. This preparation ensures that all members, especially those who might find the material challenging or unfamiliar, are ready to constructively engage in meetings. Furthermore, this interaction offers professionals an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and empathy towards the necessity of making materials more comprehensible and accessible. It’s about empowering every member to contribute meaningfully. ✅ Accessibility of Meeting Formats: Ensuring that meetings and workgroup sessions are accessible is crucial. This includes providing accommodations like sign language interpreters, accessible documents, and virtual participation options. ✅ Flexible Scheduling: Many individuals face scheduling conflicts due to work, caregiving, or other responsibilities. Offering meetings at various times or recording sessions for later viewing can increase participation. ✅ Transparent Communication: Clear, non jargon/acronym filled, ongoing communication about the goals, processes, and outcomes of these groups is key to building trust and ensuring meaningful participation. At Community Bridges, our mission is not only to bridge gaps in understanding and resources but also to be a catalyst for systemic change. The insights we’ve gained from our work with Disabled BIPOC families and advocates is a testament to the strength and resilience of these communities. It’s crucial that governmental and healthcare advisory/workgroups not only recognize these strengths but actively integrate them into their structures and processes. Our commitment at Community Bridges is unwavering. We will continue to advocate for these changes and support our communities in every way we can. Together, we can build a more inclusive, equitable, and responsive system that truly serves everyone. #InclusiveLeadership #DEIB #DisabilityAdvocacy #CulturalCompetency #EquityInAction #InclusiveCommunities
Something I've noticed a lot this year: Disabled BIPOC families are not seen in organizational- institutional networks. When I talk to families that have taken a more individual route in their education and advocacy efforts its because they are not connected to larger disability networks and organizations. I think one of the reasons why we see now so many Disabled BIPOC influencers i.e., parents. caregivers etc. use their individual platforms to raise awareness and find connections because larger organizations are excluding them through cultural gatekeep practices. I myself walked a very individual road in my early advocacy journey because there simply weren't a lot of entry points for engagement as a black woman with a disability. As I find myself emerging on the other side in building my network. It's really important that I help to continue to build the bridge of equity and opportunity for other Disabled BIPOC families that want to be involved.
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Co-author of Voices of Wellness anthology| Edupreneur| Faculty in Social & Behavioral Sciences| Senior Living Advisor| Federal Grant Writer| Technical Assistant
Last year, I received a lot of critical backlash from several White disabled people and had been treated like complete garbage all because I made the decision to advocate for Black & Indigenous People of Color with disabilities (like myself). . White fragility had become the immediate defense mechanism and I was constantly receiving their projections- which ultimately invalidated me personally, as a Black disabled person, and my community I advocate for. It was as if their disability and diagnosis (to the individuals who ridiculed me) was far more important than my “support for Black folks with neurodivergence”. . As I sit down to write my chapter of my anthology, I am writing with an understanding that I can no longer be silent and allow the stigmas we, as Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) with neurodivergence, are up against. . My specific disability is not as important to many people and is often mocked (I hear comments and judgements all the time). . This chapter (and entire book) is more than just me and the other co-authors sharing our experiences and providing expertise- it’s about creating an “Underground Railroad” for BIPOC disabled people to be seen, to be validated, and liberated equitably. Black Disabled Lives Matter, too 🤟🏾🥰✊🏾 #disabilityadvocacy #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilityrights #blacklivesmatter #blackdisabilityawareness #ocd #ocdawareness #diabetes #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #deafawareness #anxietyawareness #blackcommunity #indigenouspeoples #indigenoushealth #author #anthology #neurodiversity #blackandneurodivergent #ableism #racialequity
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Executive Advisory Board Co-Chair at Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (formerly known as Autism Women's Network)
So lucky to know Kayla Smith and Ola Ojewumi who are featured on this list of amazing Black disabled activists. I would also like to add my AWN Executive Advisory Board Co-Chair, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, PhD, to this list! Please comment below on who are other amazing Black disabled advocates! Happy #blackhistorymonth!! #BlackDisabilityHistory
Are you following the work of these powerhouse Black disabled activists and advocates?
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University Legal Services’ August newsletter is here! Learn about DRDC’s latest DC voting access report, recent work by disability rights organizations (including the National Disability Rights Network) to protect ADA testers, and more! Read it below. #Disability #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityPride #DisabilityJustice #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness https://conta.cc/44DTS4F
New Voting Access Report, ULS Celebrates Alicia, AT Champions, and more!
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National Coming Out Day is an annual LGBTQIA+ awareness day observed on October 11 to support anyone "coming out of the closet". Hear from Omar Farías, VMD, Director of Scientific & Academic Affairs at Hill's, about what National Coming Out Day means to him: National Coming Out Day reminds me how privileged I am. I get to share with my world that I am an out and proud, cis gay man. But, coming out does not happen in a day, it is a process. A process, in which I had to learn to love myself first, and chose my happiness over everything else. It is also a reminder that not everyone is safe to come out in the environment in which they live, and that each individual chooses their own path. Days like these are important so that one day, everyone feels safe, and is safe to live their authentic life. Learn more about Hill's Colgate-Palmolive's support for the LGBTQIA+ community: https://lnkd.in/g36wCeFG
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Today is Wear It Purple Day! The goal of Wear It Purple is to encourage a culture of acceptance and tolerance, while enhancing awareness of issues relevant to the LGBTQIA+ community. If you want to learn further about how you can be an ally minus 18 has some great resources. A great place to start is to get familiar with the words and definitions that are used in the LGBTQIA+ community. See the below link to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gvneMhG7
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Leader. Mentor. Advocate. Warrior. | 2 Time Capacity Media’s 20 Women to Watch | Co-founder of the Women and Youth in Subsea initiative |
I’ve been thinking a lot about this quote from Laverne Cox: "We all have the right to a world that's free of hate and violence." This month is a celebration, but it’s also a reminder of the challenges the LGBTQIA+ community still faces. Those of us who aren’t part of this community have certain privileges that we often take for granted. Simple things, like holding hands with a partner in public or talking about our relationships at work, are freedoms that many LGBTQIA+ people don’t always feel safe enjoying. ⚠ Imagine having to hide who you are for fear of rejection or violence. ⚠ - That’s a reality for too many people. For those of us in positions of leadership or influence, it’s crucial to use our privilege to create environments of acceptance and support. This can mean advocating for inclusive policies, actively standing against hate, and simply making our workplaces and communities more welcoming. Creating a safe and inclusive environment isn't just about big gestures; it’s also about small, everyday actions: 1️⃣ It’s about listening, learning, and standing up for others. 2️⃣ It’s about making sure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. As Pride Month wraps up, let's not let the spirit fade away. Let’s commit to being allies in our daily lives. Because when we all stand together, we move closer to a world that truly is free of hate and violence. 🌈 #NaazWarriorPrincess #Pride #PrideMonth
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Embracing diversity and inclusion is key to being a great leader. Today, we unite in raising awareness and acceptance for Autism. Let's celebrate uniqueness and foster a world of understanding. Together, we can create a more inclusive society. 💙 #AutismAwareness #DiversityInLeadership
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