Welcome to Talking Inclusively, a monthly series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about intersectionality, LGBTQ+ issues, inclusion and more! Each month we’ll offer an article on diverse topics and suggest a few questions that you can use to lead a discussion focused on how we can make space that is more welcoming to everyone.
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How You Can Be a Better Ally to the Queer Disabled Community
Source: NewNowNext
Author: Andrew Gurza
Questions for Discussion:
- What do you think about the tips the author provides about being a better ally to LGBTQ+ people that have disabilities? Did anything surprise you? Is there anything that you would add that would go even further?
- What are some of the specific ways you could take these general recommendations to ensure that your organization / group is inclusive and accessible to the LGBTQ+ disabled community?
- Have you ever partnered with a disability rights/advocacy group to do any program work in the past? If not, brainstorm what a partnership might look like and who you can connect with to make it happen. Then implement your plan.
