Supporting BC’s 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors
and those who work with them
What We Do
Q&A with matthew heinz on the Aging with Dignity needs assessment. Image source: the519.orgSystemic, societal, and individual experiences of oppression, erasure and invisibility are not new for our 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors; we have survived with tremendous strength and resilience for many decades. As our communities become especially vulnerable toward the last stages of their lives, we work to support them and advocate on their behalf.
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Advocate for the creation and/or improvements of culturally appropriate services for 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors
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Collaborate with seniors’ service providers to inform and support their 2SLGBTQIA+ services, and with 2SLGBTQIA+ service providers to inform and support their senior’s services.
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Provide training for service providers and students on working with 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors.
Provide public presentations at conferences, conventions and events on the needs and challenges faced by aging 2SLGBTQIA+ people and how to adapt service to accommodate them.
Provide information to 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors on available services, and where appropriate, support individuals to self-advocate for their needs.
Partner on, promote and support research on the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and make recommendations for best practices on how to meet their needs.