June is #PrideMonth. Learn what Illinois DCFS is doing every day to ensure the LGBTQI+ youth in our care are surrounded by safe, loving and affirming supports. #lgbtqiaplus #illinoisrights #humanrights #Pride #PrideMonth JB Pritzker Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton Heidi Mueller Tierney Stutz Jassen Strokosch Heather Tarczan Daniel Fitzgerald Marla Courts, MSW, MBA, LSW, DSS
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A human rights-based approach is essential to promote awareness and advocacy. To empower marginalized groups, Civil Society and human rights bodies must identify and educate them on their rights and help them claim them. For persons with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals, community awareness is crucial as they face exclusion and discrimination in their communities, including in education, employment, and healthcare. These marginalized groups also face barriers to accessing formal financial services such as banking, savings accounts, and credit. Adequate financing for disability-relevant services and support is critical to ensure that these individuals have an equal opportunity to participate in society. Let's continue working towards a world where everyone's rights are respected and protected. #HumanRights #Equality #DiversityandInclusion
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Help! Calling my colleagues from the field of inclusion and advocacy. How are we dealing with problematic labelling such as ‘special educational needs’? As a disabled woman of colour I continue to be determined in unlearning the ableism I have been conditioned with throughout my life. As a professional within the disability and inclusion field I am working at ensuring my content and delivery does not perpetuate ideology that my community have highlighted as harmful. And yet….. I am really struggling to communicate without using these established terms when it comes to formal communication in bid writing for example, cooperate spaces, educational establishments, local authorities etc. Similar to the BAME label. Despite much protest and dialogue explaining how problematic the term is and it’s lack of representation, there hasn’t been an alternative provided and many organisations continue to use it. So, my question is, how do we move away from terms like ‘special educational needs’ and ‘BAME’ still ensure people know what we are talking about? Especially in spaces where this work is very new and the concept of inclusion is emerging. #inclusion #ableism #labeling #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Oklahoma Schools: New Rules on Diversity and Inclusion Spark Controversy #academicfreedom #criticalracetheory #DEIinitiatives #diversityandinclusion #genderidentity #Oklahomapublicschools #progressiveideologies #publiceducation #socialjustice #traditionalvalues
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A very important read on what it means to stand in solidarity. “Although I don’t know that I’ve always used the concept of solidarity to describe this, I’ve always stated that my book and the focus of all the work I do will always center Black Americans because they are the population that has been most harmed by this system, both historically and in the present. I’ve explained that as a gay, Mexican-American man, I could choose to write a book about the harms the system causes to LGBTQ+ children and families, or Latinx children and families, and then also claim a personal identity connection to these groups, but I would never do this because that would de-center those who have been most harmed. While I would not fault someone for writing those books, in my own work, I will always maintain a focus on those who have been most impacted by this system. For me, this is what solidarity is about. There does not need to be a personal identity connection with a population who is being oppressed to understand that their oppression is wrong. We do not need to share a race, a gender, or any other identity with people who are being harmed to understand that ending this harm must take priority, particularly when the harm being inflicted on one population vastly outweighs the harm being inflicted on those with whom we might share an identity. In these situations, our personal identities are not relevant to the work that must be done.” by Alan Dettlaff https://lnkd.in/g9YrR_G8
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THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS HARD AT WORK TAKING OR ATTEMPTING TO TAKE AMERICANS FREEDOMS - Ban books - Restrict women's right to choose - Limit freedom of speech on college campuses - Oppose raising the federal minimum wage - Ban or limit mail-in voting and drop boxes - Ban the morning-after pill - Eliminate affirmative action - Ban sanctuary cities - Roll back Medicaid expansion and limit healthcare access - Weaken labor unions with "right-to-work" laws - Regulate or ban content on social media - Cut funding for NPR and PBS - Ban discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools ("Don't Say Gay" laws) - Oppose expanding mental health services in schools - Restrict funding for reproductive health services - Allow child welfare agencies to refuse services to LGBTQ+ individuals based on religious beliefs SO WHAT PARTY IS REALLY TAKING AWAY YOUR FREEDOMS?
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Wednesday Blog, - Working in communities means being inclusive of children and young people "All this is to say that if we are truly being inclusive of marginalised and vulnerable groups, including women, people with disabilities, young people, and people with diverse SOGIESC, we need to be inclusive of their family and community life. We need to have honest co-design conversations about what needs the groups have beyond the individual to the family and community and how we can accommodate those needs to ensure that we don’t exclude people from our projects. It might even add layers of insight and community engagement beyond our wildest expectations." #internationaldevelopment #GEDSI #Socialinclusion #childprotection #decolonisation https://lnkd.in/g9hf4tRp
Working in communities means being inclusive of children and young people.
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Due to inequities and family rejection, trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse (TNGD) youth are over-represented in juvenile legal, child welfare, and youth homelessness systems. They face significant barriers to support, care, and affirmation, heightening risks to their health and well-being. Creating affirming, culturally responsive, and safe environments is crucial for the well-being of TNGD youth, who call for community services that promote family health, increase acceptance, and keep youth from entering out-of-home systems. Last week, we attended the release event for the upcoming Safe Havens II—a report centering the voices of seven young people with lived experience in out-of-home systems and lifting up their recommendations for how systems can better affirm and support TNGD youth. The report is co-authored with our partners at Unicorn Solutions LLC, Lambda Legal, and the Center for the Study of Social Policy. Dominique Jackson joined us to moderate a panel, leading a discussion on how our youth contributors have been impacted by state systems and anti-LGBTQ+ laws, and helping to shed light on what needs to change. TNGD youth are speaking up, and they deserve to be heard. During Foster Awareness Month and every month, we must amplify their voices, actively combat harmful policies, and prioritize their health and well-being. We can all play a role in advocating for accountability, affirmation, and support. Listen to their voices: https://lnkd.in/eAiJGyiS
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WWDA Members, your voices matter! Last year we completed our Membership Survey. The Good News: You love our informative content, diverse newsletters, and the strong sense of community we've built together. Many of you felt "part of a community" and praised our "member-led" approach. Areas for Growth: We heard your feedback about making our communications and website more inclusive, particularly for non-binary and gender-diverse members. We're committed to improving this area so stay tuned for some updates! Your insights are invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve. Keep an eye out for upcoming changes informed by your feedback! Together, we can create an even stronger, more inclusive community. Read the results: https://buff.ly/3SmJHOH #WWDA #DisabilityAdvocacy #MemberSurvey #YourVoiceMatters #BuildingCommunity
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𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐐𝟐𝐒+ 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 June 26, 2024 9-10:30 am PT / 10-11:30 am MT / 11-12:30 pm CT / 12 – 1:30 pm ET Register here: https://rb.gy/fks2gq 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩-𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡-𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜. “Supporting Youth in Hostile Environments,” is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ2S+ youth in hostile environments. OJJDP's panel of esteemed experts, including advocates for #LGBTQ2S+ youth and young people with lived experience, will delve into the realities faced by in hostile environments -- unsupportive families, schools, or communities -- and explore the impact of hostility on their mental health, self-esteem, and overall development. During the webinar, effective approaches and practical tools to create safe spaces for LGBTQ2S+ youth, fostering inclusivity, affirmation, and promoting acceptance. will be presented to attendees for a deeper understanding of the unique needs of LGBTQ2S+ youth in hostile environments, allowing them to be better allies and advocates for change. funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention #pridemonth #community #mentalhealth #youth #equityandinclusion
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