In honour of Pride Month, the Ontario CLRI wants to share some 2SLGBTQI+ resources that can empower long-term care (LTC) homes to create a culture of inclusivity where both residents and team members can thrive regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Our Supporting Diversity and Inclusion in Long-Term Care Advisory Committee has been gathering resources since 2017 to support LTC homes in delivering inclusive care to the diverse populations they serve. This resource list was developed in recognition that resident care can be influenced by individual circumstances, including language, ability, race. ethnicity, religion, spirituality. gender identity, gender expression. sexual orientation and socio-economic status.
Explore the three featured 2SLGBTQI+ resources below:
Embracing Diversity: A Toolkit for Supporting Inclusion in Long-Term Care Homes
Description: This toolkit is an interactive resource with print and online components that gives LTC homes practical steps to nurture diverse and welcoming communities. Click Here to Download Toolkit
A Home for All Resource Package
Description: This resource features promising practices to help move long-term care homes towards becoming safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces for the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Click Here to Download This Resource Package
Diversity and Inclusion Digital Calendar
Description: The 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Calendar keeps track of days that may have special meaning for LTC residents, families and team members in Ontario all in one online space: religious and spiritual days of significance, cultural celebrations, awareness days and health promotion days. Click Here to See a Tutorial for the Diversity and Inclusion Calendar