What We Do
The Senior Pride Network Toronto:
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Works with governments at all levels to affect change in legislation, regulations and public policy.
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Engages in public education and advocacy to create awareness about 2SLGBTQI+ elders, seniors, and older people and promote social change.
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Conducts education and provides resource materials for service providers, government agencies, and community organizations.
We believe in and advocate for the right to be 2SLGBTQI+ elders, seniors, and older persons, and to access programs and services that are responsive to and designed for our needs.
The Network engages in:
Education
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Educating groups, individuals and organizations about the network and its activities
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Raising awareness of the issues faced by 2SLGBTQI+, elders, seniors and older persons in Toronto and beyond
Networking
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Sharing information and ideas among members to promote increased knowledge and coordination of services, partnerships and program development
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Inviting participation in the network and its activities
Advocacy
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Advocating with various levels of government and funding bodies regarding the needs and issues faced by older 2SLGBTQI+ people
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Promoting healthy public policy and the provision of funding of appropriate services and programs
Projects
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Projects related to its goals, e.g. research, needs assessment, resource development, program development or service provision.