Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

How the Museum Field Can Be More Inclusive of the Transgender Community

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As the transgender community is increasingly thrust into the spotlight, museums find themselves grappling with issues they may not have the experience, skills, or guidelines to address. In this panel, representatives of the AAM LGBTQ Alliance’s Task Force for Transgender Inclusion will discuss how you can become a stronger ally and help your institution implement Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion policies for staff, volunteers, and visitors. Review the task force’s new gender transition and allyship guides, and have your questions answered.

Learning Objectives:

• Define why being an ally is important.
• Identify strategies for being a stronger ally to transgender colleagues, volunteers, and visitors.
• Discuss the guides created by the Task Force for Transgender Inclusion and how they can be used in your institution.

Moderator(s)

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  Blair Denniberg

  Executive Assistant
  Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Panelist(s)

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  Alison Kennedy

  Visitor Experience Lead
  Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
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  Anna Woten

  Assistant Collections Manager
  Atlanta History Center