This four-hour training provides information on serving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults – necessary for any senior or health services office or professional who wants to better understand the unique concerns and considerations facing LGBT older adults and how to provide the best service to them.

TRAINING CONTENT

• Current guidance on language usage with LGBT individuals, including gender inclusive language use with transgender and gender-nonbinary individuals

• Best practices for organizational policies & procedures to support LGBT clients and patients

• Best practices for outreach and communications with LGBT older adult populations in your region

• Understanding the lived experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults and how that impacts their ability to access senior and health services

TRAINERS

Kathleen LaTosch, MSW. “Kat” has led LGBT-related trainings across the state of Michigan since 2002. She is an independent consultant specializing in nonprofit diversity, equity and inclusion and brings over 25 years of experience in working with Michigan’s LGBT communities.

Judy Lewis. Judy has led trainings on LGBT older adult concerns across the state of Michigan since 2012. She currently serves as SAGE Metro Detroit Training and Educational Manager and has been working with Michigan LGBT communities for over 25 years.