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Button Makingwith sprOUT!Youth make their own one-of-a-kindbuttons that have slogans and/or imagesthat challenge HIV/AIDS stigma anddiscrimination. This workshop also exploresthe positive effects that HIV/AIDS has hadin our communities. sprOUT workshopstake place throughout Ontario and areco-facilitated by LGBTQ people labelledwith intellectual disabilities.sprOUT Workshop Activity:Resisting HIV/AIDS Stigma andDiscrimination in Our CommunitiesGroup DrawingMake one group image. Think about the following questions anddraw or write words that express your feelings and thoughts thatare related to each question.1. What is the difference between stigma anddiscrimination? (6 min)2. What are the forms of HIV/AIDS-related stigma anddiscrimination in your communities? Think about howHIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination affects peopledifferently in your communities based on sexual and/or gender identity/expression, race, class, ability, andaccess to health care. (6 min)3. How can we resist HIV/AIDS related stigma anddiscrimination in our communities? Are there any keyimages or words that come up for you? (6 min)4. Go over participants drawings and discuss each questionwith the group.24
GlossaryAccessibilityAccessibility refers to ensuring that all people, no matter their race, class,ethnicity, etc., have the ability and opportunity to access health andother social services. In this manual it is also used when talking aboutart and education. This means that the communication of the messagesis not limited by language, class, race and other social identities thatmay pose barriers to certain communities gaining exposure —all canunderstand and relate to art.DisabilityA disability is usually referred to as physical or mental. Disabilities areoften thought of as something that limits an individual’s capacitieshowever, it needs to be recognized that everyone is different and thatindividuals with disabilities have talents. Those with disabilities oftenface challenges when it comes to sexuality due to real or sociallyconstructed factors that limit sexual expression. People with disabilitiesare often thought to be asexual, and hence not requiring sexualeducation or places to talk about sexuality.InclusionInclusion is the meaningful involvement of members of a communityin the decision making process. It ensures that the views, perspectives,and needs of all affected communities are actively involved.LGBTQAn acronym referring to lesbian gay, bisexual, transsexual/transgenderand queer communities. Q can also stand for questioning. Sometimes,you might see LGBTTIQQ2S which is more inclusive: lesbian, gay, bisexual,transsexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, and two-spirit.HomophobiaTo be afraid of homosexuality. Those who hold homophobic beliefs oftendiscriminate against homosexuals and treat them in demeaning ways.It works to limit the ability of homosexuals to access equal rights insociety, making them at an increased risk for contracting HIV infection.Homophobia can exist on an overt and individual level, such as whena person discriminates against someone on the grounds of sexualorientation. Homophobia can also exist in more covert (or systemic)ways. For example, homophobia and heterosexism (the view thatheterosexuality is the norm) shape the way society is organized aroundthe idea of the nuclear family. The ‘ideal’ family is viewed to include amale father, female mother and their child(ren).For more info onGriffin Centre:www.griffin-centre.orgFor more info on HIV/AIDS and Disability:www.thebody.com/content/art13443.htmlUnfortunately, there are very few HIV/AIDS resources for youth with intellectualdisabilities. In fact, our search yielded…none! This is a major gap. Here’s one site thataddresses the connection between disabilityand HIV/AIDS however, it leaves out youthissues and intellectual disability. What’s upwith that?!For more resources onLGBTQ Youth andSexuality for Youth ofColour, check out:www.amplifyourvoice.org/youthresource/TransphobiaThe idea that trans folks are inferior. Also means the hatred of trans andgenderqueer folks.Gender IdentityDescribes how you see your gender. This may or may not match yourbiological sex.25
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