Conference Booklet - uclgbtia

STEP UP, STEP DOWNConference Ground RulesSometimes we seem to know the answer to the question 10 seconds before thequestion is asked. If you feel like you're on fire like this during workshop sessions,that's great, but please remember that others might have equally constructive points tomake. If you find yourself dominating dialogue, we encourage you to step back andencourage other people's participation. On the same tip, if you're not normally one tospeak up in big groups, we encourage you to make your ripples into waves. Share yourwisdom and share the space for a great experience!CHECK YOUR PRIVILEGERecognize whatever forms of privilege you may have; whether that be as a man, whiteperson, able bodied, gender normative, etc. While we have requested that alleducational workshops remain open to attendance by everyone, please know thattopics covered in these sessions may be very sensitive to our communities. With yourpresence in these workshops, please respect that all spaces should be safe spaces andthat your presence is indeed a privilege. Be respectful of other participants; attend foryour own personal education.CAUCUS SPACESCaucus spaces are intended for individuals who self-identify with their targetcommunities. Please respect the sanctity of these spaces as they are the only part ofthe conference in which communities can collectively organize and share theirexperiences.PRONOUN CHOICEGet used to it! Language has always been a bastion of gender binary. It's time tochange that. We must recognize that the binary of he and she only limits our ownperceptions of the diversity that exists within our own community – a unique andamazing diversity to which intersex and transgender community help contribute.Support and respect those within the intersex and transgender community by validatingtheir identities. Challenge yourself by asking EVERYONE their pronoun preference.Q.T.I.P – QUIT TAKING IT PERSONALLYDisagreements are a natural part of dialogue, but at the same time we must not letthose disagreements hinder the work constructive dialogue can accomplish. Don't keepin your disconnect with differing opinions, but don't allow your personal discontent tohold you back.Page 8