VIDA [X] - Annual Conference Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth (Adult Ticket)

Kenneth Young Center

VIDA X is an annual conference featuring topics centered around supporting LGBTQ+ youth and adults who support them.

<h1>VIDA [X]</h1><p>Visible + Inclusive + Diverse + Affirming + Intersectional</p><h3>VIDA X is an annual conference featuring topics centered around creating diverse, inclusive, and affirming communities that support and bring visibility to LGBTQ+ youth. This event is for youth, parents, practitioners, community members, and those who work with creating safe and supportive spaces.</h3><h3>This year, we are offering two conference dates! Workshops will be different on each day.</h3><h3>Day one is intended for adults, inclusive of parents, professionals, community members, leaders, and more.  Thursday is about adult allyship — understanding, compassion, and education.</h3><h3>Day two is for youth and adult allies. Friday is about uplifting youth voices. Keep in mind that workshops on this day are geared for youth, youth-led and youth-oriented.</h3><h3>Adult Schedule:</h3><p><strong>Thursday, June 10, 2021 - Virtual</strong></p><p><strong>9:00a - 9:15a</strong> - <strong>Opening Plenary</strong> with Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison </p><p><strong>9:20a-10:05a </strong>- Session One  <em>(Choose One Session)</em></p><ul><li><em>LGBTQ+ Youth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</em> - Bob Pinta, The Pinta Pride Project and Hanna Wright, Kenneth Young Center LGBTQ+ Center</li><li>Best Ways to Support Trans Youth - Nancy Mullen, Youth Outlook, and Jennifer Curtin, Evolution Counseling</li><li><em>A Primer on Allyship </em>- Justin Koziatek, Human Rights Campaign</li></ul><p><strong>10:20a-11:05a</strong> - Session Two <em>(Choose One Session)</em></p><ul><li><em>Queer Neurodivergent  Panel - </em>Krupa Patel, Kenneth Young Center LGBTQ+ Center</li><li><em>#HireTransNow - Making Policies Affirming -</em> TBA, Chicago Therapy Collective</li><li><em>Inner-faith Panel on LGBTQ+ Inclusion -</em> Marianne Rogenski &amp; Malaika Khan, Kenneth Young Center LGBTQ+ Center </li></ul><p><strong>11:15a-12:00p </strong>- Panel on BIPOC LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health - Pallavi Rudraraju and HRC  Youth Ambassadors </p><p></p><p><strong>Friday, June 11, 2021 - In Person</strong></p><p><strong>5:30p-6:30p - </strong>Keynote Speaker, Fallon Fox</p><p><strong>6:30 - </strong><em>Closing Remarks</em></p><p></p><p></p>

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