Facilitation
LET’S has facilitated a variety of events including, but not limited to, our peer support group Chronically Queer, community engagement sessions, community events, conferences, speaking panels, Q&As, and workshops
LET’S’s skills have been developed in and by community. As an active part of the disability, neurodivergent, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, we understand the importance of creating a safer space where truth and vulnerability are supported and valued. We facilitate respectful conversation that foster self and organizational reflection. We are able to build community in an intentionally equitable way.
Accessibility is key to safety and recognition. Disabled and neurodivergent people can walk into a space and know whether they were considered and/or involved in the planning process. Ensuring a good first impression is vital to making them feel recognized and respected.
LET’S uses conflict resolution methods to address varying opinions. We guide conversations in a way that enables people to feel comfortable asking their questions and sharing their thoughts, even if they don’t know the current terminology or how to ask the question. LET’S’ has curiosity to learn more from, and about, the participants and ask insightful questions that promotes constructive conversations. LET’S is skilled in allowing for silence, letting participants think out their responses in their own time. LET’S is able to adapt to circumstances and understands the importance of not setting up a rigid framework.
Following a facilitated session, LET’S is able to summarize the discussion, including challenges and successes, of the session recommend future actions and next steps, provide follow-up material and resources for participants, and follow up with any attendees who need further information or support.