"Okay, but how do I know if it is the thing that I should work on first?"

That's a great question. You're not going to get a sign from the universe that you chose the perfect thing to start using with the Hub. But you're starting the process – and that's taking a step towards being more equitable.

First thing first: start reframing your conversations about accessibility to reflect that accessible experiences are inclusive experiences.

Accessibility standards establish an important baseline for how to create or modify solutions to involve more communities and create more inclusive experiences and environments. And when they are thought of as more than just a required checklist, they can push experiences to be so much more than just “accommodating”.

When it comes to race and citizenship, it's important to understand the difference between the systemic or societal impacts and the local impacts of racism and xenophobia. Additionally, there is going to be a multitude of experiences based on the country, region, and intersections with different identities, such as socio-economic status and ability.

Just like race and immigration, under gender identity and sexual orientation, there are going to be a multitude of experiences as there is a large spectrum of identities. Each identity in the greater 2SLGBTQ+ community will have different needs and lived experiences. Additionally, there is going to be a multitude of experiences based on the country, region, and intersections with different identities, such as socio-economic status and ability. We've seen that some communities, such as trans and non-binary individuals, face additional targeted discrimination. Understanding these nuances is key.