Divergent Discussion: Knowing Your Rights (Disability & LGBTQIA+)

Featuring: Ruby Susan Mountford
Hosted by: Michelle Ridsdale, Founder at Kaboose

🗓️ Friday, October 17
📍 Virtual, online event
🎥 Replay available for paid tickets

Navigating the world as both disabled and LGBTQIA+ comes with unique challenges, and unique strengths. From healthcare to workplaces, from advocacy to everyday interactions, understanding your rights is a powerful tool for self-advocacy and community empowerment.

Join us for an important Divergent Discussion with Ruby Susan Mountford, a passionate advocate, educator, and activist who has spent years working at the intersection of disability and LGBTQIA+ rights. Ruby will share insights on:

• How disability and LGBTQIA+ rights intersect

• What protections and supports are available (and where the gaps still exist)

• Strategies for self-advocacy in workplaces, schools, and healthcare

• Building pride and resilience while navigating systemic barriers

This is a space for conversation, questions, and connection. Whether you’re disabled, LGBTQIA+, or an ally wanting to learn more, you’ll walk away better equipped to understand rights, push for change, and celebrate identity.

✅ Open to everyone
✅ Bring your questions
✅ Leave with insight and connection