Saturday, June 24, 2023

Beyond the Binary: Understanding LGBTQIA+ Health (NNLM Webinar)

Beyond the Binary: Understanding LGBTQA+ Health (NNLM Webinar)

The class provides culturally appropriate health information and resources for LGBTQIA+ populations and the librarians and health care practitioners who support them. We have done our best to use culturally sensitive language and examples recognizing that language on this topic, like gender and sexuality, can be fluid.  Providing access to health information for and about these populations is extremely important.

The topic of gender and LGBTQIA+ issues may be sensitive for some. Social stigma, fear, or rejection is real for many people. It is essential to bring awareness to these issues and create practices around addressing them. This class connects with NNLM initiatives addressing Environmental Determinants of Health and Confronting Health Misinformation.

Objectives:
  1. List 2 resources for LGBTQIA+ terminology 
  2. Identify 2 sources of LGBTQIA+ inclusive health information 
  3. Discuss strategies for providing a welcoming environment for the LGBTQIA+ community

Recommended Resources from the class handout:

Provides glossary of terms, some of which include videos of people who identify with the term defined.

Provides education, support and suicide prevention services and educational resources for and about LGBTQIA+ youth.  

UC Davis LGBTQIA Center Glossary 

Provides free downloadable training materials for anyone who wants to offer an LGBTQIA+ training and awareness in their school, library or any group.






 

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