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Diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical research starts with awareness of the perceptions of different communities. Learn about the top drivers for participation and ways to engage the LGBTQ+ community in clinical research in our industry report: https://lnkd.in/e7Ptf-8

Understanding the barriers to diverse clinical trial participation is the first step towards change. Read the full industry report that identifies ways to raise awareness and better engage the LGBTQ+ community in clinical research. See report here: https://lnkd.in/eFRv_rvG

Open, inclusive, and empathetic communication is key in senior care! Learn how we prioritize cultural sensitivity for LGBTQ+ seniors—celebrating diversity and prioritizing compassionate care. https://lnkd.in/geHVWPMy

How can we support the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ youth? According to Jasper Liem, LCSW, Executive Director of Attic Youth Center, we can start by recognizing young people as whole humans who deserve to not only be included, but to lead youth-geared programs, services, and solutions! What would the future of LGBTQ+ health hold if we dismantled power dynamics and trusted the expertise of our youth? Watch the rest of our Connecting Conversations event for more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etugjYF5

In the past two decades, Asian Americans have become one of the fastest growing racial or ethnic groups in the United States. The 2020 presidential election saw historic voter turnout by the AAPI electorate. AAPI voters had the highest growth of any racial group in 2020, with a 47% increase. The Pew Research Center affirms that Asian Americans have been the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the United States over roughly the past two decades and since 2020. Their number has grown by 15%, or about 2 million eligible voters, in the past four years. That’s faster than the 3% growth rate for all eligible voters during that span. The data is clear, and it confirms what we’ve known. AAPI - or more inclusively, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voters are critical in the outcome of elections. Let’s engage this growing block and make the case for Equality! #AANHPIHERITAGEMONTHISEVERYMONTH #AANHPI #HRC #EQUALITYVOTERS #EQUALITY

THE FUTURE GENERATION NEEDS OUR HELP!! Every single day, the media inundates us with heartbreaking stories affecting our youth. From the torment of bullying and physical violence to the diminishing respect for our educators, the struggle of self-harm, and LGBTQ+ issues, these challenges leave us with no option but to take action. To enroll and make a difference, click: https://bit.lyQalbooForSchool

Day 3 of Construction Inclusion Week. Only 2% of all construction-related workers openly identify within the LGBTQ+ community. Let's reframe the future of construction. #constructioninclusionweek #womeninconstruction #pocinconstruction #queersinconstruction

Celebrate #pridemonth with Gifts for Seniors. Did you know that LGBTQ+ older peole are twice as likely to be single and live alone? Here is a helpful resource for your family: Preparing to Engage with In-Home Aging Services: Tips for LGBTQ+ People April 2024 | Madeleine Thompson, SAGE Intern, MSW '24 Candidate "As we age, there may be times when we need to invite home and community based service providers into our homes. The fact sheet provides you with things to consider before, during and after the services are provided in your home." https://buff.ly/3UVIJtm

Are you aware of these roadblocks to care for LGBTQ+ individuals? This infographic explores what challenges they face. See the full infographic + CMS resources for closing the care gap and creating an equitable care environment for this community: https://lnkd.in/gZY29j8

Are you aware of these roadblocks to care for LGBTQ+ individuals? This infographic explores what challenges they face. See the full infographic + CMS resources for closing the care gap and creating an equitable care environment for this community: https://lnkd.in/gZY29j8