Cultural Competence: Providing Inclusive Services to the LGBTQ+ Population
The language used in the description reflects the language of the session.
The recording for this live session will be available for viewing until May 27, 2022 only.
Authors:
Vincent Bourassa Bédard, MPO, PhD Candidate, Université de Montréal; Geneviève Meloni, MSc, PhD Candidate, Université de Montréal; Emma St-Laurent-Roberge, MPO, Centre de services scolaires Marie-Victorin.
Speech-Language & Audiology Canada’s (SAC, 2016) Code of Ethics states that its members should demonstrate acceptance toward their patients regardless of their sexual orientation or gender. However, recent studies in speech-language pathology show that most clinicians are not knowledgeable enough about LGBTQ+ issues. This issue leads to inequities in service access, meaning that the LGBTQ+ community do not always seek the needed care because of past negative experiences or fear of homophobic/transphobic comments. Through case studies, this workshop is specifically designed for all S-LPs so they can feel better equipped to provide inclusive services for all clients.
