The ABC's of LGBT
Diversity In Tech Week
We are pleased to invite you to this educational workshop for Dogpatch community members within Dogpatch Labs' Diversity In Tech Week.
“Inclusion through education” specialist Shoutout will lead a workshop to enhance our understanding of LGBTQ+ experiences and understand how small things can make a big difference for LGBTQ+ members.
This is a great opportunity for those unfamiliar with theories on gender and sexuality or LGBTQ+ terminologies to ask questions in an open and respectful environment.
We’ll be covering the topics our community really want to learn about including:
This community workshop is tailored to enhance our understanding of LGBTQ+ experiences. This understanding provides the foundation for us to foster an inclusive culture in our workplace, enabling all our community members to feel welcome and perform to their best ability.
Who will be joining us
This event will take the format of a Community Lunch & Learn and is open to every member of the community. The workshop will be facilitated by Shoutout’s Director Aifric Ní Chríodáin.
Aifric Ní Chríodáin Interim Director at Shoutout
Aifric is a feminist LGBTQIA+ activist working in education. She’s been working with ShoutOut since 2013 as a volunteer and designer and is currently serving as Managing Director of the organisation. ShoutOut is an all-island charity providing educational workshops on LGBTQIA+ identity and inclusion to schools, workplaces, teachers and social workers.
We are certain that this event will be a valuable use of your time and look forward to welcoming you.
And a special thanks to our partner Ulster Bank for helping make this event happen!
Tickets
Schedule
March 26th, 2019
Event Ticket
Note that photos will be taken during the event. Please notify us in response to the confirmation email and at the event if you would not like to have your photo taken. These photos may be used in our marketing materials. All information is processed in line with our privacy policy, which is linked below.
Additional Information
Diversity In Tech Week is a curated week-long schedule of events delivered as part of Dogpatch Labs ongoing work to foster a tech ecosystem where people of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Be sure to check our webpage for updates on the schedule of events.
Shoutout is a community of volunteers and activists committed to improving life for LGBTQ+ people by sharing personal stories and educating school students, parents & guardians, teachers, youth workers and workplaces on LGBTQ+ issues
Please note, places are limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached.
Be aware Chatham House Rule will apply - providing anonymity to speakers and to aid free discussion.
Note that photos will be taken during the event. Please notify us in response to the confirmation email and at the event if you would not like to have your photo taken. These photos may be used in our marketing materials. All information is processed in line with our privacy policy, which is linked to the right.