Leading & Learning with Pride: A Revitalized Toolkit on Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors
This comprehensive tool kit from the Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long‑Term Care (CLRI) supports long-term care homes in creating inclusive, affirming, and culturally competent environments for 2SLGBTQ+ residents, staff, and families.
Why This Tool Kit Matters
The lived experiences, histories, and identities of 2SLGBTQ+ older adults often differ from the broader resident population. Many face unique challenges including stigma, invisibility, and exclusion in long-term care settings. This tool kit guides long-term care homes in understanding these differences, assessing their own practices, and implementing changes to promote dignity, respect, and belonging for all residents. (Source: CLRI LTC resource)
What the Tool Kit Offers
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Self-assessment checklists to evaluate 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and cultural safety
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Counselling and staff-training frameworks tailored for long-term care settings
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Sample policies, guidelines, and program ideas to build affirming care environments
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Practical strategies for integrating 2SLGBTQ+ inclusive practices into resident engagement, human resources, and home leadership
How to Use It
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Download the full PDF tool kit to your device.
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Conduct an initial assessment in your home to identify strengths and gaps.
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Plan staff and leadership training using provided modules.
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Develop or update policies and practices to reflect inclusive values.
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Monitor progress through regular reviews and use the resource as a living guide.