10/25/2013
When a Person “Comes Out” To You Don’t act surprised or smug. Respect confidentiality. Listen and be supportive. Refer EARLY and OFTEN to available resources. Use non-judgmental, all-inclusive language. Assess the person’s understanding of LGBTQ issues. Maintain the healthy relationship.
Terminology
Your Role
LGBTQA Activism Do you consider yourself an Activist? Political Activism: EqualityToledo EqualityOhio Outreach and Advocacy for Policy Change Petitioning Lobby Day
Keep an open mind and an open heart.
Social Activism: AIDS Resource Center Ohio
Respect confidentiality.
HIV Testing/Counseling Toledo PRIDE Toledo Rainbow Area Youth Adult Volunteer
Everyday Activism: Wearing “gay? fine by me.” T-Shirts Displaying Rainbow Bracelets, Buttons, Stickers, etc.
Your Role
Refer EARLY and OFTEN to available resources – and get professional intervention when necessary.
Your Role
Avoid assumptions and stereotyping. Try using gender-neutral terms when talking about significant others.
Take people at their word.
Expect to make some mistakes, but don’t use them as an excuse.
Call people by the name they ask you to call them.
Educate yourself about the issues facing LGBTQ people.
Let people tell you who they are, how they identify, and what pronoun they use to refer to themselves.
Your Role
Your Role
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