PRIDES

PRIDES Learning Series: Session 1 LGBTQ+ 101 Presenter: Daniel Ensley Join us for an engaging and informative session focused on building inclusive and supportive practices for the queer community. We will explore key vocabulary, the importance of being an ally, understanding gender identity, and the respectful use of pronouns. This interactive event will equip attendees […]

PRIDES Learning Series Session 2: Learning From LGBTQ+ Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Support Gender and Sexual Expression With Presenters: Pauline Bosman & Oscar Hughes Discover insights from our interviews with 23 LGBTQ+ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) from across the United States. This session will highlight their experiences, perspectives, and […]

PRIDES Learning Series Session 3: Empowering Sexuality: Fostering Inclusion and Healthy Relationships for Individuals with IDD Presenter: Lindsay Piper, MS, MNLM, GCSE This training will explore the historical and systemic barriers to sexual liberation for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and will highlight the importance of comprehensive sexuality education in promoting positive sexuality […]

PRIDES Learning Series: Session 5 Supporting LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Staff in Supported Employment Presenter: Hannah Voss Learn how to support LGBTQIA+ individuals and staff in the context of supported employment. This session will cover key points where LGBTQIA2S+ identities may be relevant during an employment search and how to navigate receiving and respecting this identity […]