Last week James asked us to resolve to be kinder in 2026. This week we are talking about a special way of being kind: being a strong ally. We hear from our friend Pauline Bosma about ways you can be a strong ally. What Makes a Strong Ally? Pauline is part of the LGBTQ+ community […]
Category: LGBTQ+ Self-Advocates
Found Family: Celebrating Love, Support, and Chosen Family
September 22 is National Family Day. But we’re taking it over! We’re calling it “National Found Family Day.” For many, family is a source of love and support. But for some, family relationships are hard. Families may not accept people as they are. When that happens, a found family can be life changing. Found family […]
LGBTQ+ and Disability: Our Identities Are Who We Are
Everyone’s identity is made up of many parts. A person can be LGBTQ+, have a disability, and more. The parts of who we are shape our experiences. They also shape how others treat us. Watch this video clip. Paz talks about gender, IDD, and their identity. Check out the full video on our Seen & […]
Pride Month and IDD: Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ People
June is Pride Month! So we’re talking about Pride Month and IDD. This is a special time to celebrate people in the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ stands for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or have other identities. Everyone should be proud of who they are. Visibility Is Important Visibility means being seen and […]
Trans Day of Visibility: Spotlight on Pauline Bosma
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility. We celebrate transgender people. We shine a light on their stories. We recognize the challenges they face and cheer for their success. We pledge to fight for a more inclusive world. Pauline Bosma started the Rainbow Groups. These are support groups for LGBTQ+ people who also have intellectual […]