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Examining the impacts of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ2+ community

Author: Public Service Alliance of Canada
Published: May 29, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread, its impact has been hard hitting especially for vulnerable populations. The inequities in society have been further magnified and it is evident that the LGBTQ2+ community is faced with increased difficulties and barriers.  

This article discusses the ways in which the LGBTQ2+ community has been impacted by COVID-19, such as increased health care barriers, exposure to violence and loss of economic security, as well as discussing some measures to minimize COVID-19 impacts on the LGBTQ2+ community.

How to Make Your Virtual Meetings and Events Accessible to the Disability Community

Author: Alina Leary
Published: April 13, 2020

As many meetings and events have been moved to take place on virtual platforms due to COVID-19, it is important to keep accessibility in mind. Just as event organizers work hard to ensure in-person events are accessible to everyone, virtual events require the same dedication. This article lists the various ways in which you can plan a virtual event to be accessible, from what to do in advance to during the event.

Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Times of Crisis and Challenge: An Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Handbook for Individuals and Organizations During COVID-19

Author: Office of Diversity and Human Rights
Published: Spring, 2020

In these challenging times when everyone’s lives are being affected by the COVID-19 pandmic, it is important that we continue to maintain a culture of equity, inclusion, and support in our communities. This is a time to come together, offer to help one another, and work to strengthen the relationship within out communities. 

The Office of Diversity and Human Rights is pleased to provide our U of G community, and the broader community, with a handbook to help navigate these challenging times. It offers suggestions and tips on how to focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion so we can support one another during the difficult days ahead. 

The Black Perspectives Initiative Covid-19 Information and Resource Package

Author: The Black Perspectives Initiative (BPI) at Concordia University
Published: March 31, 2020

This document has been created to offer information and resources that the BPI think could be useful to its community during this time. The document is split to nine sections: food, housing, income, school, mental health, social distancing, community-specific concerns, mutual aid and getting involved. 

This pandemic has hit black communities hard and we must acknowledge that there is a large spectrum of precarity and injustice across experiences. As we grapple with the uncertain future, it is our hope that this moment opens up a sense of interdependence and solidarity between us all. 

Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion in Times of Crisis

Author: the Feminuity Team
Published: March 19, 2020

The Feminuity Team put together a resource to help us identify and respond to different forms of inequity that may be exarcebated during the crisis. 

  • Racism
  • Ableism and Ageism
  • Domestic Violence
  • Impacting Livelihoods
  • Indigenous Communities
  • Front-line Workers
  • Remote Work
  • Child care and Caregiving

They call for local and global community collaboration to find creative strategies to provide the services for people in need. 

Autism Ontario, List of Resources to Help Us Through COVID-19

Author: Autism Ontario

Autism Ontario provides a repository of resources for people living with autism and their families. Resources address:

  • Health Resources
  • Covid-19 Funding Sources
  • Mental Health
  • Caregiver Tips
  • 18 and over
  • First Nation, Metis and Inuit Resources
  • Learning at Home 
  • Activities
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