Presentation
By

Room Paradise Ballroom A

Speaker(s):

Justin Bennett, BSW, MSW, LCSW

Description

This presentation will cover history of the LGBTQIA+ community, diversity within the community, and how to make your practice or organization more inclusive. While the topic range is broad, the presentation is meant to appeal to learners from all different backgrounds and knowledge bases. Through learning about history, diversity, and inclusion, you will be more aware of any implicit biases that exist. The goal is to meet participants at any point in their journey of cultural awareness, competency, or humility.

Objectives

    • Review LGBTQIA+ History
    • Discuss the diversity present in the LGBTQIA+ community
    • Identify ways to make your practice more inclusive
    • Review statistics and how those experiences may affect the LGBTQIA+ community
    • Dispel stigma and myths regarding the LGBTQIA+ community
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