Promoting Representation in Disability Employment Services

Wise launched the PRIDES Learning Series in collaboration with OR APSE, proudly sponsored by Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS). This series is dedicated to improving services for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

January flyer 2025 and February flyer with session information. Podcast Trailer, an introduction, and microlessons are brief, targeted learning on a core message from the webinar.

PRIDES Learning Series Session Links:

Session 1: LGBTQIA2S+ General Information and Etiquette with Daniel Ensley Link to Recording. Microlesson and podcast. 01.10.2025

Session 2: Learning From LGBTQIA2S+ Adults with IDD with Pauline Bosman & Oscar Hughes Link to Recording. Pauline Bosma Microlesson and podcast. 01.17.2025

Session 3: Empowering Sexuality: Fostering Inclusion and Healthy Relationships for Individuals with IDD with Lindsay Piper, MS, MNLM, GCSE Link to Recording. Microlesson and podcast. 01.23.2025

Session 4: Trauma-Informed Care in the Workplace with Arc Telos Saint Amour Link to Recording. Microlesson and podcast. 01.24.2025

Session 5: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Individuals and Staff in Supported Employment with Hannah Voss Link to Recording. Microlesson and podcast. 01.31.2025

Session 6: Advocacy, Acceptance and Pride: Feeling Pride in All of Your Identities with Thomas Mangrum, Jr. and Phyllis Holton, Link to Recording. Microlesson and podcast. 02.04.2025

Session 7: Accessibility and Accommodations- Getting Started with Understanding with Nancy Peterson, Link to Recording. Microlesson and podcast. 02.07.2025

Session 8: Championing Change: Building Inclusive Policies and Cultures for LGBTQ Voices in IDD Services with Nick Burton, Link to Recording. Microlesson and podcast, coming soon. 02.18.2025

Session 9: Leadership: Leading Without Conforming with Jillian Nelson, Link to Recording. Microlesson and podcast, coming soon. 02.21.2025

Session 10: Advocacy in Action: Empowering LGBTQ+ People with Disabilities with Nicole Adler, Link to Recording. Microlesson and podcast. 02.25.2025