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Pride YMM’s Rainbow Spaces initiative promotes and fosters safer and more inclusive spaces, organizations, and businesses for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in Wood Buffalo. Organizations and businesses that have taken specific steps outlined by the initiative receive Rainbow Spaces designation and receive public recognition for their commitment to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.
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Equal access to services, employment, and facilities without discrimination, harassment, or abuse is protected under the Alberta Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Human Rights. Providing safe and accessible facilities and services is necessary for public safety, client satisfaction, and employee retention. Inclusive spaces can decrease anxiety and fear when using facilities and there is less chance of harassment or assault, which is often the reality for
2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
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Organizations that have completed the requirements of the program will be publicly recognized for their commitment to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. This includes:
● Framed Rainbow Space Certificate
● Recognition on Pride YMM social media
● Added to our directory of Rainbow Spaces posted publicly on our website
● Recognition at the Pride YMM Festival
Training
Accessible Facilities
Accessible Facilities
All staff have taken Inclusivity Training on 2SLGBTQIA+ terms, human rights, and inclusive practices, offered
through Pride YMM or other 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations with comparable training (minimum 3.5-hours of training).
Accessible Facilities
Accessible Facilities
Accessible Facilities
Availability of single stall washrooms that are gender inclusive/gender neutral are accessible to the public and employees. Individuals are free to use the washroom that best suits their gender identity and/or gender expression. Availability of gender neutral change rooms (when applicable).*
Inclusive Policies
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Inclusive Documents
An organization-wide Anti-Discrimination Policy is in place that specifically lists sexual orientation, gender
identity, and gender expression as protected grounds. Any workplace dress code requirements are gender
neutral and non-binary (no separate dress codes based on gender identity).
Inclusive Documents
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Inclusive Documents
All client, public, student, volunteer, and employee forms and documents (ex. intake forms, registration forms, hiring packages, benefits packages) use gender inclusive language.