by real.talk | Aug 14, 2025 | Resources
A concise handout for direct support professionals on the importance of affirming and supporting sexuality – including 2SLGBTQIA+ identites. The handout was published in 2017 in The International Journal for Direct Support Professionals, and was co-authored by...
by real.talk | Aug 12, 2025 | CQC Past Events
Connecting Queer Communities finished up the 2025 Vancouver Pride Weekend by marching in the Pride Parade. This was our third year marching, and this time we were right up near the front of the parade. We got a very excited response from the crowd, and people...
by real.talk | Aug 1, 2025 | CQC Past Events
On Friday, August 1st, members of CQC gathered to march in the 2025 Vancouver Trans March. We marched, ran a booth, and connected with a historic number of Trans March attendees!
by real.talk | Jul 26, 2025 | CQC Past Events
On Saturday, July 26th, CQC had a booth at Burnaby Pride. We were very busy making buttons for folks, answering questions about CQC, and connecting with the broader Burnaby LGTBQ community! ...
by real.talk | Jul 19, 2025 | CQC Past Events
On Saturday, July 19th, CQC had a booth at Coquitlam Pride. We were very busy making buttons for folks, answering questions about CQC, and connecting with the broader Tri-cities LGTBQ community!
by real.talk | Jul 11, 2025 | News
Connecting Queer Communities was nominated for a 2025 CLBC WOW Award. We here at Connecting Queer Communities are excited to share that we were recently nominated for a 2025 CLBC WOW Award. CLBC WOW awards aim to recognize those in the community living sector that...
by real.talk | Jul 9, 2025 | Resources
Sometimes a relationship needs to end. It may have become unhealthy, or it may just have run its course. Leaving a relationship can be difficult – perhaps even scary. Elevatus Training is a sexual health program for folks with intellectual disabilities, and they...
by real.talk | Jul 4, 2025 | CQC Past Events
On Friday, July 4th, CQC group members got together to decorate our Pride 2025 booth banner, as well as their group t-shirts! ...
by real.talk | Jun 27, 2025 | CQC Past Events
On Thursday, June 27th, CQC group members and staff headed to the BACI Summer BBQ to soak up the sunshine, make some buttons, and share with BACI families about the CQC experience!
by real.talk | Jun 19, 2025 | Resources
The Rainbow Support Group Guidebook has lots of stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ people with intellectual disabilities, and tips for their supporters. The guidebook was created by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ people with intellectual disabilities, and has chapters like: Our Stories Human...
by real.talk | Jun 8, 2025 | CQC Past Events
On Sunday, June 8th, CQC headed over the Begbie’s pub to join the Health Initiative for Men as they packed up safer sex kits with their volunteers!
by real.talk | May 30, 2025 | CQC Past Events
On May 30th, 2025, CQC went into Vancouver and attended Queer Prom hosted by St. Andrews Wesley United Church. It was a magical night of dancing, community, and queer joy!
