This workshop will cover the historical mistreatment of individuals with disabilities has shaped society’s current perspective and bias; current statistics for people with disabilities; reveal America’s biases toward disability and show the impact of the intersectionality between the largest marginality (disability) and other historically underserved communities; understand how people think about disability affects how they feel about disability and how adapting new models and perspectives allows us to imagine a more accessible and equitable society for all.

This training will give you basic information on terminology, history, and pronouns so you can feel comfortable having conversations with your LGBTQ+ youth, their families, and the other youth in your programs. We will also discuss what to do when a young person comes out to you. Topics covered will be basic terms, pronouns, coming out/outing, basic flags, gender, and how to be a good ally/advocate.

This session focuses on those growing their knowledge of a specific faith or multiple faiths in Hendricks County. Your team will engage with facilitators who practice a specific faith(s) or holds a world view. These facilitators/practitioners will share best practices for dialogue around diverse subjects and speak from personal experiences about their faith.