Together with Dignity Seniors Society, BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC are inviting 2SLGBTQ+ seniors to join us for a fun game of Bocce Ball on Sunday, July 18th. Meet the two organizations, celebrate pride, and make new friends in a place where we remember old friends, the Vancouver AIDS Memorial.
You will have a chance to talk to us about the needs of 2SLGBTQ+ seniors and the continuing care sector and help guide our advocacy efforts to strengthen the continuing care sector. There will also be an opportunity to become part of an educational video about 2SLGBTQ+ senior issues!
Please visit Dignity Seniors Society’s website for more information about this event.
WHERE: By the Vancouver AIDS Memorial, close to Sunset Beach.
WHEN: Sunday, July 18th, 2021, 3pm – 5pm (NOTE Updated Time)
REGISTRATION: Please find information on how to register here.
About Dignity Seniors Society
Dignity Seniors Society (DSS), is a BC based organization that strives to provide unique, tailored information and programming that meet the needs of 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors in our gender, sexually and romantically diverse communities. Our vision is that all 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors in BC enjoy fulfilling later years and a dignified end to life.
In 2021, the Board of DSS have prioritised the following three projects:
- Advocating for reform of BC residential and long-term care systems
- The DSS Elders Project
- DSS housing collaborations
For more information on any of these projects, or general information on how to get involved with DSS, please visit www.dignityseniors.org.
About BCCPA & the Aging With Pride Initiative
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is the leading voice for B.C.’s continuing care sector. Including the Association’s operating arm, EngAge BC, BCCPA represent over 400 long-term care, independent living, assisted living, home health, and commercial members across the province.
The Association is committed to supporting our members to provide care which is reflective of, and responsive to B.C.’s diverse population. One way that BCCPA has done this is through the Aging with Pride initiative, which aims to help improve 2SLGBTQ+ competency across the sector. Together with our partners, BCCPA has:
- Developed an indicator on EngAge BC’s Route 65 (a free online search service) which enables continuing care operators to indicate that they are LGBTQ2+ inclusive.
- Offered queer competency education for our members.
- Developed a resource page on our website.
We continue to be committed to supporting safe and inclusive care for all British Columbians.
Should you have questions about the Aging with Pride initiative please feel welcome to contact Rebecca Frederick, Director, EngAge BC at rebecca@engageseniors.ca.
