Tag: LGBTQ
Creating an Inclusive Space
This article is an excerpt from the Closing the Gaps report.
“Patients often walk into our exam rooms carrying anxiety from past experiences,” says Sathi...
June Was Pride Month, But OD Says Inclusion Matters All Year
June brought rainbow flags and pride month celebrations, but Sathi Maiti, OD, FAAO, says the real work begins when the celebrations end.
“Patients often walk into...
Improving LGBTQ+ Sensitivity in Eye Care
Guest editorial by Danielle Kalberer, OD, FAAO
Originally published for Eyes on Eyecare
The LGBTQ community is one that faces unique challenges when it comes to...
Open Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion Should Include LGBTQIA+ Awareness, OD...
While many workplaces are working to include diversity training in employee onboarding and ongoing training, being an inclusive workplace goes beyond racial and cultural...
Pop-Up Poll: Inclusivity in the Office
In 2017, WO asked questions about whether practices are making efforts to be more inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community in office forms. Let's see...
