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June is already in full swing and, along with brighter skies, we are acknowledging the importance of Pride Month – a time dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, and supporting LGBTQ+ rights. At Optimised, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Here are some ways we as a wider community can support Pride Month and promote inclusion: 🌈 Pronouns: Display your pronouns next to your names to foster a supportive environment. 🌈 Display Your Support: Use the Rainbow visual or initiate conversations to show allyship. 🌈 Language: Be mindful of your language and challenge non-inclusive phrases. 🌈 Education: Learn about LGBTQ+ history and issues to promote understanding and empathy. 🌈 Support Local Events: Attend parades, festivals, and events to celebrate diversity.

How we create a non-discriminatory atmosphere for our LGBTQ+ patients? To create a non-discriminatory atmosphere for LGBTQ+ patients, ensure staff receives diversity training, implement inclusive policies, display LGBTQ+ affirming materials, use inclusive language, and respect privacy and confidentiality. Regularly assess and update practices to foster a welcoming environment.

3 things that I implore you to remember this Pride season. 1. Allyship is wonderful, but it is something earned, not just claimed. If you say that you are an ally, you must back that up with more than words. It must be backed up with actions. 2. Remember that being out is a privilege. To all who are unable to be out for whatever reason, or who choose to remain private about your situations, you are still valid and you still deserve to have pride. This elder-queer loves and supports you. <3 3. Please remember that while it is wonderful and AMAZING to support small and independent queer artists during Pride season and beyond, not everyone has the financial stability and privilege to do so, and purchasing a small trinket from a big box store may be cheaper, easier, and more accessible for some folx and that is OK. Don't shame people for it, because you don't know their experience or what they are going through. Also, those public corporate displays? They often matter to people who cannot be out for their own reasons. So absolutely celebrate independently, responsibly, etc. But have patience and grace for all. Happy Pride, everyone!

Join me, Mell B, Rudi Landmann, Adrienne Steward, and Fiona Demark at the PSA Convention for a transformative session on "Embracing Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Public Speaking." Let's explore deliberate inclusion, respect for diverse experiences, and engage in open, educational discussions with trailblazers from First Nations, disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities. 🤝 Depart with practical tips, strategies, and resource guides to revolutionize your approach to public speaking!

Celebrate LGBT+ History Month with inclusive classrooms all year round! As we enter LGBT+ History Month, it's the perfect time to reflect on how we can foster true belonging for all students in our schools. While dedicated lessons and displays are valuable, sustainable inclusion requires cross-curricular integration throughout the year. This insightful article by Mel Lane in Schools Week offers two little approaches that can have a big impact: drop-ins, and visibility. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eT-fvR4Q

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Happy Pride Month! To truly celebrate diversity, we must recognize that queerness has many faces. Creating an inclusive environment means ensuring every member of the community feels welcomed. So, how can we make Pride events more accessible to people with disabilities? Individuals within the LGBTQ+ community who also have disabilities often encounter additional challenges and stigma. It's important for mainstream LGBTQ+ spaces to be accessible and for disabled spaces to be LGBTQ+-friendly. This means incorporating ramps and physical accessibility accommodations, sensory-friendly spaces, proper communication accommodations, and other necessary adjustments for people with visible and invisible disabilities. Rather than solely celebrating our own identities, let's take the time to understand and support other identities within our community. To read more about disability inclusivity in the LGBTQ+ community, click this link: https://lnkd.in/gTT-y2mc Image Description: Light orange background with rainbow header and footer. Image of a couple walking with a service dog in the bottom left corner. Image of a rainbow heart at the bottom center. Image of a hand making the ASL sign for “I love you” in the bottom right corner. Black and rainbow text reads, “Let’s make Pride accessible to all.” #VisitAble #VisitAbleCertification #disability #accessibility #promote #improve #empower #inclusion #pride #PrideMonth #PrideInclusivity #AccessiblePride

🌈 This #PrideMonth, let's celebrate diversity and strive for a more inclusive world. Inclusivity isn't just about acceptance; it's about actively creating spaces where everyone can thrive. It's about listening to experiences that differ from our own, educating ourselves and others, and standing up against discrimination in all its forms. Together, we can foster an environment where everyone is free to be their authentic selves. Let's turn our support into action—not just this month, but year-round. #IAmIntel #Pride2023 #InclusionMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #BeAnAlly #EqualityForAll

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🌈 Creating an inclusive workplace uplifts your entire business! 💼✨ LGBT+ Inclusion Consultant Jack Williams dives into the benefits and shares actionable steps for fostering inclusivity. Discover how to build a workplace where everyone thrives: https://ow.ly/PoqN50RSih4