Creating Safer Spaces; Systemic Changes to Better Support & Include Sexual & Gender Minorities

“I learned about the need for ALL folks (including folx with IDD) to explore their gender and sexual identities, as well as approaches to support youth through this exploration.”
— OTAC Youth Summit participant

Description:

Many organizations who are open and supportive of LGBTQIA+ people still unintentionally participate in thoughtless, discriminatory, or even oppressive practices in the day-to-day operation of their work. Making changes to be a more mindful, inclusive, and empowering place to work and seek services will help your organization in terms of morale and retention.

Learning Objectives:

  • Utilize simple, easy-to-use strategies to open a dialogue and promote conversation around issues of sexuality

  • Learn to be ‘sex-positive’ in your workplace

  • Prioritize supported decision-making

  • Anticipate problems and respond with moderation

  • Understand how to invite conversations and get curious

  • Build ‘safer spaces’

Continuing Education Credits:

  • Approved for CEUs for Oregon Foster Care and Long-Term Care Providers

  • Approved for CEs for Washington State Long-Term Care Workers through Training Program Among Friends, LLC (WA753791) under DSHS CE Approval Code

Available Formats:

  • Fast Track (1.5 hours) - between 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm PT

  • Half Day (3 hours) - between 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm PT

  • Full Day (6 hours) - 9am-4pm PT with an hour lunch

There is an additional charge for trainings outside of the hours listed.