Why choose Sam Hope as an LGBT+ Awareness trainer?
- Many years experience as an LGBT+ community organiser
- Experience working with all sections of the community
- Up to date with research, terminology and issues
- Understanding of the impact of other differences alongside being LGBT+ – e.g. age, race, disability
- Cross-cultural understanding of gender and sexuality
- Flexible to the unique requirements of individual organisations, with broad experience delivering training
- Session length and group size flexible to your needs
- Interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion
- Trainer is B&T – the two letters that are least known about
Learning Outcomes:
- Gaining an understanding of issues that affect the LGBT+ community
- Gaining an understanding of legal rights and current issues
- Working more knowledgeably and sensitively with LGBT+ people
- Etiquette and best practice in terms of use of language and facilitating access
- Debunking society’s myths and assumptions
- Understanding the wide variation that exists in the community – moving away from inaccurate stereotypes
- Exploring the specific issues and needs of service users and workers in your organisation
