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Did you know that our website features an accessibility toolbar? When designing our new website it was extremely important to us that it was useable for everyone. That's why we include a Recite Me toolbar that can be accessed by clicking the AAA icon at the top left of the screen. The toolbar has many features including a screen reader, language translator, font selector, background colour changer and reading aids. For more information or for help with using the toolbar, please contact us. e: info@lgbtqproject.org.uk t: 01603 219299 w: lgbtqproject.org.uk #AccessibilityAwareness #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility #AccessibilityToolbar #ReciteMe #ScreenReader #LanguageTranslator #FontSelector #ColorContrast #ReadingAids #DigitalInclusion #EasyAccess #UserFriendly #DiversityandInclusion #WebDesign #AccessibleWebsite #EmpowerEveryUser #SupportingAllUsers #EqualAccess #ToolsForEveryone #WebAccessibilityMatters #AccessibleFeatures #HelpfulToolbar #WebsiteResources #EnhancedUserExperience #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusivity #MakingADifference #TechForAll

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t consider intersectionality enough when thinking about or doing #dei work. It’s easier to address issues of #equity and #inclusion from a one-dimensional or one-issue perspective. Take this automatic door for example. At first glance, this seems to be a perfect solution to issues of accessibility for those with physical disabilities. The sign clearly instructs them that it’s an automatic door and to use the switch to open it. Problem solved! Right? But… ❓What if the person is visually impaired? ❓What if the person doesn’t have English as their native language? ❓What if the person doesn’t understand the use of the word “switch” in this context (especially when it's not a switch, it's a button 🙄). At this point, many people would roll their eyes and sigh “Ok yeah but that means we have to put in so much more work! We have to have signs in multiple languages, include braille, and add in sound.” Yes, that’s exactly right. Equity work is hard. It’s complicated. It means going the extra 100 miles to meet the needs of individuals with intersectional identities. And when those of us with privileged identities are doing the work, we have to be very mindful of our fragility responses to the “difficulty” of it. Because in reality, the difficulty of the work pales (pun intended) in comparison to the challenges folks with marginalized identities face every day. #dei #ally #allyship #equityandinclusion [Photo: a door with a sign that reads ‘Caution: Automatic door. Activate switch to operate.’ There is a button to the right to activate the door. In the background is a parking lot.]

easypaisa has launched an initiative to address a critical issue affecting a large portion of the female population in Pakistan. The objective of this initiative is to empower women with essential knowledge about their Nikahnama. The campaign, tagged with #Audionikahnama and #SunnTohSahi, focuses on the introduction of the “Audio Nikahnama” feature. According to the Pakistan Commission on the Status of Women, two-thirds of women in Pakistan face difficulties in understanding their Nikahnama, primarily due to illiteracy. Even those who can read often do not go through all the clauses, leading to a lack of awareness regarding their rights within the Nikahnama. Recognizing the need to bridge this knowledge gap, easypaisa has introduced an innovative feature called “Audio Nikahnama.” This feature allows women to listen to the audio explanation of the Nikahnama in seven different languages: Urdu, English, Balochi, Pashto, Sindhi, Punjabi, and Saraiki. To access this service, one can simply give a missed call to 0341 117 1222. Moreover, the audio Nikahnama is also available on the easypaisa app, providing accessibility to a wide audience. What sets this feature apart is its inclusivity. easypaisa has considered those with hearing disabilities, providing a sign language video option to ensure individuals with diverse needs can understand the important clauses that define their rights during the Nikah ceremony. The significance of this campaign lies in its ability to empower women, offering them a tool to comprehend their rights and obligations before signing the Nikahnama. The campaign’s main film adeptly portrays the reality that two-thirds of women in Pakistan lack formal education and understanding of Nikahnama clauses, accentuating the urgency of addressing this issue. The link to the video is as follows: easypaisa Nikahnama Feature Moreover, easypaisa is taking the message to the streets with graffiti campaigns in three major cities in Pakistan; Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. These visually striking displays aim to reach a mass audience, emphasizing the importance of reading and listening to Nikahnama clauses. easypaisa’s campaign is a commendable effort to empower women in Pakistan by making the understanding of Nikahnama clauses accessible to all. The introduction of the audio Nikahnama feature in multiple languages, coupled with the urban graffiti campaign, reflects a commitment to addressing a pressing issue and fostering awareness about the importance of informed decision making during the Nikah ceremony. #SunnTohSahi, it is time to listen and understand your Nikahnama! #easypaisa #latestenews #247updatenews

✨Happy International Pronouns Day! ✨ #PronounsDay seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. So here are some facts about pronouns. Just like names, pronouns are words we use to refer to other people. And, just as calling someone by their name is basic to human dignity, so too is referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves. People's gender shouldn't be assumed based on appearance. That's why we should ask or find out about someone's pronouns before jumping to conclusions. As a cisgender person (a person whose gender is in alignment with the sex they were assigned at birth) it costs me nothing to share my pronouns on my social media profiles and email signature. For a person who is trans or nonbinary, however, sharing pronouns can mean having to confront a hostile environment. Having one's pronouns on our profiles, or introducing ourselves with our pronouns as well as our names, normalises the process and makes for a safer environment for everyone. ✨ Also, did you know? 👀 While English is all about pronouns, in Romance languages gender tends to be expressed in word endings (e.g. profesore/profesora/profesor in Spanish). So, even though we usually ask each other's pronouns due to the influence of English, we're actually asking after people's morphemes. If you've been meaning to do it and haven't got around to it yet, today's the day to add your pronouns beside your name or to open up a meeting with a round of pronouns (or morphemes!). 💪 #LITranslators #Inclusivity --- Hey, I'm Marina! 🍂 I'm a translator and subtitler specialising in film & TV, sustainability, and education. If you want to translate your content into Spanish or Catalan and not leave women and LGBTQ+ people behind in the process, please get in touch.

Hollywood has long been a stepping stone for deaf actors, but there is still a long way to go in terms of truly representing and including the BIPOC deaf community. The industry needs to stop marginalizing BIPOC deaf creators and start collaborating with them, hiring BIPOC deaf writers to tell their own stories. Of all the untapped markets, Black deaf stories have the most potential for growth and representation. The stories of the BIPOC deaf community are some of the most underutilized and have the potential to greatly benefit from this collaboration. PURPOSE The purpose of MICA Scoop TV #DeafTalent is the following: 1) to elevate the awareness of deaf talents who identify as POC, Black and other ethnicities, including those with other intersectional identities (i.e. LGBT+), 2) to increase the numbers of deaf talents who identify as POC, Black and other ethnicities, including those with other intersectional identities (LGBT+) in front of and behind the camera, 3) to eradicate discriminatory biases that lead to exclusion of Black, POC, and other ethnicities, including those with other intersectional identities (i.e. LGBT+), 4) to advocate for opportunities for and equal employment of deaf talents who identify as Black, POC and other ethnicities, including those with other intersectional identities (LGBT+) in film and television. 5) to address misrepresentation of our work to achieve aforementioned goals (or objectives/mission), and 6 ) to spread public awareness of the need for accessibility in entertainment. #TribecaFestival #MICAScoop #mediapress #DTMEC #DeafTalentMedia #DeafTalent®️ #JadeBryan30 #FirstBlackDeafFilmmaker #Deafcreators #SpringStudios #Accessibility @tribeca @sundanceorg @sf.bff @harlemfilmfest @abc @nbc @nbcnewsdiversity @tylerperry @kerrywashington @nicoleavant @eastersealssocal @cbstv @nbcuniversal

All it took was a simple question. My Co teacher and I are teaching the puberty unit in fifth grade and, with the help of Emily Meadows, we're making it more Queer and gender inclusive. Nearly all of our resources were dated and presented puberty in a binary, heteronormative way that erases Trans, intersex, and non binary people. Everything from theanguage that the books used to the pictures to the concepts was all gendered. Since our first unit was in peace and conflict, our students became REALLY good about calling out bs and naming bias. As we moved forward with the unit, we unpacked the line if inquiry and used a brainpop video about puberty to document new information. The video was... Fine. Most of the language wasn't gendered but it was still clear that it presented puberty using exclusively cis male - female binary identities. The kids gained a lot from the video. And as a reflection, we asked the question, "Who's voices were missing?" The kids immediately said Trans and non binary people weren't included at all. They also said they would have appreciated stories from people who experienced puberty. I brought up how intersex people were also omitted from the conversation. They've been introduced to this term but it's still quite new to them. We talked about how in our next lesson, we'll be exploring lots of resources like videos, articles, etc that teach us more about puberty but from a Queer and gender affirming lens. These kids are becoming incredible allies! I imagine a point in our teaching where this isn't new to the students - where they've had opportunities to unpack gender, sexuality, and identity as early as kindergarten. Where their formative years center love, expression, and joy. I imagine a world where LGBTQIA+ folx are represented and celebrated everywhere 🏳️🌈🌈

Adding captions on your digital media files has never been easier, yet so many people still fail to do so. Here are some useful guides on how to add captions across different platforms: Important inclusive media considerations: https://zurl.co/cZjw YouTube captions: https://zurl.co/qZBc Premiere Pro transcribes and captions: https://zurl.co/5cYR RNID 's social media guide to captions: https://zurl.co/1XEv #DigitalAccessibilityMatters #A11y #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #Captions #InclusiveDesign #Inclusion #Disabilities #Deaf #DeafAwareness #IWDP #IDSL

We're offering a closed and free six-week peer support group designed for Latino/Latine/Latinx trans and gender-diverse adults to create community and empower them to be their true selves while reflecting upon and balancing their cultural background and how this fits into their gender journey. You do not have to be certain of your gender identity but it is also okay if you are! In short, this group is to help individuals navigate the intersection of their culture and gender identity through community engagement, support and conversation. We encourage participants to be curious and respectful as we navigate different topics with the help of GenderNexus facilitators. SIGN UP HERE: https://lnkd.in/eK4h3gcX A note about language: The group will be facilitated in English, however, due to the nature of the diversity that Latine/Latinx individuals experience, we know that there are just some things that don’t translate exactly or are better expressed in their native language (for example: Spanish or maybe even in Spanglish). Participants are allowed and encouraged to speak their native language when these situations arise.

It’s #NationalLibraryWeek, and today, we're not just turning pages; we're standing up for the stories they hold. On Right to Read Day, we at Cider House Media affirm every individual's freedom to discover diverse perspectives through literature. 📚✨ In the last decade, book challenges have escalated dramatically, culminating in a concerning rise in censorship efforts. This week, as the American Library Association releases its report revealing the most challenged books of 2023, we’re reminded that these books are not just titles under scrutiny—they're conversations waiting to be had, they're life experiences awaiting empathy. From "Gender Queer" to "Sold," these books faced barriers to their candid exploration of life's complex realities. At Cider House, we don't shy away from complexity; we embrace it as the essence of humanity. 🍏 As we navigate this week from #RightToReadDay to recognizing the efforts of library workers, reaching out to communities, and advocating for library funding, we honor the profound work libraries do in keeping the essence of storytelling alive and accessible. Join us in supporting the right to read, learn, and love freely. Tomorrow (and every day), celebrate #NationalLibraryWorkersDay by thanking those who curate our journeys through the world of books. Stand with us and libraries across the nation as we uphold our commitment to creative freedom today and always. Visit The American Library Association to learn more about libraries' significance and current challenges. Together, let's ensure that today's stories can inspire tomorrow's generations. You can read some more here on our blog. https://lnkd.in/ekK3Vz-b #CiderHouse #FreedomToRead #LibraryLove #BooksUniteUs

📢 Ever since my wonderful former deputy Padraigin O'Flynn left the building, it has been my great pleasure and honour to work with members of the Royal College Of Speech and Language Therapists & UK SLT Pride Network's LGBTQIA+ working group on the development of guidance to better support LGBTQIA+ speech and language therapists, support workers, and students. 😍 The working group has done absolutely brilliant work over the last few months and the guidance should be coming soon. 🤗 In advance of that - to mark #RCSLTConf2023 - today we have published our LGBTQIA+ affirming zones of practice graphic. 🙏 So many people have worked with us on this and we are indebted to all of them: ➡ members of the LGBTQIA+ working group ➡ members of the UK SLT Pride Network ➡ allies within - and beyond - the profession 💡 The zones of practice were inspired by the Andrew Ibrahim's and Kerry Murphy's anti-racism and neurodiversity affirming growth models so thanks too to Andrew and Kerry. 📋 The overarching aim of the working group is to improve LGBTQIA+ affirming spaces for both speech and language therapy professionals and the people to whom we provide speech and language therapy services. 🤲 As the working group has said, that can only be done by taking an intersectional approach to our work, considering the number of global majority, disabled and/or neurodivergent people who are LGBTQIA+. 👀 We're now working on the final drafts of the LGBTQIA+ working group guidance, to include more information on the zones of practice, an audit tool, and much more. So watch this space! 🏆 Finally, a huge, huge shoutout to two of our amazing members, Jess Otto-Davies and Kate B., for their incredible work, not least Kate whose idea it was to create the LGBTQIA+ affirming zones of practice. #SLPeeps #SLT2B #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #SLTPride #LGBTQIA #LGBTQIAPlus #ComfortZone #CuriousZone #LearningZone #GrowthZone