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Ottawa Area Center for Pride
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Located in Central Ottawa County of West Michigan and working for local outreach and support of the 2-SLGBTQIA+ community. 🏳️‍🌈
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At the intersection of disability and the 2-SLGBTQIA+ identities lies a unique set of challenges that many individuals face. For those navigating both worlds, it's essential that support systems are inclusive, accessible, and affirming of both their gender and ability. (THREAD - 1/?)
Supporting 2-SLGBTQIA+ People with Disabilities Disability is more common than many realize, particularly among 2-SLGBTQIA+ adults. An HRC Foundation analysis of the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System found that 36% of 2-SLGBTQIA+ adults self-reported having a disability, compared to 24% of non-2-SLGBTQIA+ adults. This includes 35% of cisgender LGBQ+ adults and 52% of transgender adults. The intersection of being 2-SLGBTQIA+ and disabled amplifies discrimination and bias, especially for people of color, impacting daily life, education, healthcare, and work. An estimated 3 to 5 million 2-SLGBTQIA+ people in the United States have disabilities. 2-SLGBTQIA+ folk with disabilities often feel isolated due to a lack of resources and double discrimination from the intersection of their identities. This can worsen if they also hold other marginalized identities or lack affirmation from parents and caregivers. Schools often fail to provide affirming spaces for disabled 2-SLGBTQIA+ youth. Special education programs rarely address sexuality, and mainstream schools offer little information on disabilities and queer identities. Additionally, non-disabled peers often lack experience interacting with disabled people, further increasing feelings of isolation.
January 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Protect trans kids.
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January 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Protect Trans kids
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January 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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PROTECT TRANS KIDS.
January 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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A friendly reminder and some excellent book recommendations for your Wednesday. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
January 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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To the 2-SLGBTQIA+ community: As the new administration fights to erase us, we will continue standing for and standing by you. All of us at Ottawa Area Center for Pride are with you in this battle and will fight fervently to protect you. You exist. You matter. You have an entire community with you.
To the 2-SLGBTQIA+ community: As the new administration fights to erase us, we will continue standing for and standing by you. All of us at Ottawa Area Center for Pride are with you in this battle and will fight fervently to protect you. You exist. Your life is important. You matter. You have an entire community with you. Stay with us, stay informed. -OACFP Board
January 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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This election season - and the climate we currently find ourselves in - can bring up a wide range of emotions for many of us in the 2-SLGBTQIA+ community. We're offering support groups for 2-SLGBTQIA+ youth and adults, respectively, on Saturday, January 18. Sign up here: bit.ly/4fTGfUJ
January 15, 2025 at 11:36 PM