Inclusivity and Diversity
We are committed to creating a welcoming, accessible and safer space for all members of the bi+ community, and affirming the many other factors which impact our lives. We want to be radically inclusive and accessible - no if, buts, maybes or lip service.
We are aware that this is a complex task, which we'll be working on and improving as long as Bi+ Ireland exists. Accessibility is isn't just a wheelchair ramp. That's part of it, yes. But we know that lighting, sound, location, event timing and affordability, as well as many other factors, affect your ability to attend, participate in and enjoy our events. It's really important to us that we do everything we can to account for as many aspects of accessibility as we possibly can.
Inclusivity isn't simply about venues and event host. We care deeply about ensuring that this community, both online and off, is open to everyone who needs it. That means taking a radical intersectional approach to everything we do, and constantly educating ourselves and reaching out both within our community and into other communities who are often ignored by mainstream organisations.
So many of us have faced exclusion in our lives, both as bi+ people and because of the other aspects of our lives. In Bi+ Ireland, we are determined to not repeat that. We are feminist, anti-racist, anti-cisnormative, anti-classist, anti-ableist and we want those values to permeate everything we do.
We are aware that this is a complex task, which we'll be working on and improving as long as Bi+ Ireland exists. Accessibility is isn't just a wheelchair ramp. That's part of it, yes. But we know that lighting, sound, location, event timing and affordability, as well as many other factors, affect your ability to attend, participate in and enjoy our events. It's really important to us that we do everything we can to account for as many aspects of accessibility as we possibly can.
Inclusivity isn't simply about venues and event host. We care deeply about ensuring that this community, both online and off, is open to everyone who needs it. That means taking a radical intersectional approach to everything we do, and constantly educating ourselves and reaching out both within our community and into other communities who are often ignored by mainstream organisations.
So many of us have faced exclusion in our lives, both as bi+ people and because of the other aspects of our lives. In Bi+ Ireland, we are determined to not repeat that. We are feminist, anti-racist, anti-cisnormative, anti-classist, anti-ableist and we want those values to permeate everything we do.
Education and Outreach
We aim to:
- Bring bi+ issues and inclusivity to the forefront of the LGBTQIA community and organisations. We're 50% of the community and it's time they knew about it! We want them to know who we are, what our needs are, and what they can do to include bi+ people.
- Reach out beyond the LGBTQIA community. Lots of bi+ people aren't connected to that community, for a lot of different reasons. And as we all have cishet friends and family, they need to learn about us as well.
Bi+ Support
Bi+ Ireland is a support and community group, and we're always happy to be there for people who need it. However, we're not professionals, and there are some things we just can't do! Here are some resources if you're struggling:
- LGBT Helpline
- Transgender Equality Network Ireland
- BeLonG To- support and community for LGBTQIA young people.
- LGBT Pavee - support and community for LGBTQIA Travellers.
- Greenbow Deaf LGBT