96 - This Is Me

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We continue to conversation with Pauline Bosma and Oscar Hughes of the Rainbow Support Group. We talk about what true acceptance looks like for someone in the LGBTQ community. Pauline shares about her story of lack of acceptance from her family and her decision to build a family that would support her - that's a lesson to learn from.

We also discuss the answers they received when they as the following questions for their Rainbow Support Guidebook.

Is there anyone in your life who does not accept you? How do you know they do not accept you?

Is there anything that is hard about being an LGBTQ+ person with a disability? What is hard?

What are some ways that a person’s identities (for example, age, race, location) impact their experiences as an LGBTQ+ person with an intellectual and developmental disability?

We also talk about what they think society can change do to be more open to seeing people with disabilities as part of the LGBTQ community.

How  society begin to see people with disabilities more as dating and relationships partners.

Their most helpful advice you can give for someone with a disability and part of the LGBTQ community in search of dating success and healthy relationships.

Resources

The Rainbow Support Group

Rainbow Support Group Guidebook

Pauline's YouTube playlist

Contact Pauline and Oscar here

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Supporting Dating and Relationships membership (for special educators and professionals in disability services) - is for professionals in the disability field who are looking for training and resources to effectively help students/people with disabilities in developing dating and relationship skills. Click here to learn more.

Music by Successful Motivation |
Artwork photo by Elevate