Share your thoughts and shape the future of your LGBTQ+ centre.

• Date: Thursday, 9 May 2024
• Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
• Location: Macro Community Resource Centre, 1 Green Street, D07 X6NR [click here to view a map]
• Accessibility: See end of page for details.
• Tickets: Book your free ticket online using Eventbrite here.

As an organisation deeply rooted in our community's history, Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre has proudly supported LGBTQ+ people for decades. However, we also recognise the importance of critically analysing where we have fallen short and strive to improve.

We are aware of some of the many challenges faced by disabled, neurodivergent, and deaf LGBTQ+ people - whether it's accessing LGBTQ+ spaces like Outhouse, being considered in the creation of LGBTQ+ social events and support services, or being centred in discussions and decisions that impact their rights.

With this in mind, we invite all members of our LGBTQ+ community, particularly those who are disabled or have additional access needs, to join us at our upcoming town hall meeting on Thursday, 9 May, at 6:00pm.

Whether you have insights into the sensory experience, physical access needs, or digital accessibility, your input will shape our plans and activities. Together, we will build a more inclusive and welcoming LGBTQ+ Centre.

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Event Planning Process:
In planning the Town Hall meeting, we consulted with several disabled LGBTQ+ activists to ensure appropriate access measures, timing, and provision of pre-event information.

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What to expect:
The town hall meeting will be a chance for you to learn from the team at Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre about the centre's current context, our goals regarding accessibility, and the barriers we face. We are interested in learning about and discussing the challenges you face so that you can share your insights and hopes for the future of Outhouse and the community and ask our team questions openly.

You can view the full event agenda on Eventbrite here.

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Who will be facilitating the town hall?

• Oisín O’Reilly (he/him) - CEO, Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre
• Hannah Kelly (she/her) - Programmes and Services Manager, Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre

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Who should attend?

All members of our LGBTQ+ community are welcome to attend. However, we are particularly keen to get feedback and input from people with all categories of disability, neurodivergent people, Deaf people, people with lifelong illnesses, and anybody with specific access needs.

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How to attend?
Please book your spot online using Eventbrite here. Attendance is free. The room we have booked for the Town Hall meeting has a maximum capacity of fifty. Spots will be allocated to those who register via Eventbrite on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have booked a slot to attend but cannot make it, please cancel your booking on Eventbrite so we can offer your slot to someone else who may be on a waiting list for a space.

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Event Accessibility Details:

• The physical event space has wheelchair access, an elevator, and an accessible bathroom.
• Irish Sign Language interpreting will be provided.
• A separate quiet space will be available throughout the event.
• To ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees, masks are strongly encouraged for those who can wear them and will be provided upon entry to the venue for your convenience; this is to protect and support the participation of immunocompromised members of our community.
• Please be aware that our Irish Sign Language interpreters and speakers, while speaking, will not wear masks to facilitate lip reading for those who rely on it. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in creating an inclusive environment for all.
• The room where the event is taking place will have a portable HEPA air filtration device, which cleans the air in the room.
• If you cannot attend this event but would like to participate in future events concerning accessibility at Outhouse or disability issues in the LGBTQ+ community, please register by clicking on this link.

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Event Access Officer:

The role of the Access Officer is to coordinate the provision of assistance and guidance to persons with disability accessing this event. If you have an access query, please contact:

• Talita Rodrigues
• talita@outhouse.ie or 01 873 4999

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Photography:

Photos will be taken during the event for documentary and publicity purposes. Please let a team member know if you prefer not to appear in any photographs.
The event will have a dedicated ‘no photo zone’ seating area to ensure you are not captured in any photography.