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2024 in Review: Growth, Action, and Impact
2024 in Review: Growth, Action, and Impact This year, ODLAN expanded our digital safety training programming, supported grassroots 2SLGBTQIA+ groups, launched a tech subsidy program to bridge the digital divide and much more! Amid rising anti-queer and anti-trans hate, we stayed committed to creating safer, accessible, and inclusive online spaces. Here’s a look at our…
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ODLAN’s Response to the 2024 U.S. Election – Executive Director Statement
ODLAN’s Response to the 2024 U.S. Election We are deeply concerned by the results of the U.S. election. A significant portion of voters elected a candidate who openly opposes human rights for Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, people of color, and women. It is alarming that, in 2024, we are witnessing a sharp…
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ODLAN Launches New Digital Resilience Program with support from the Digital Citizenship Contribution Program
ODLAN Launches New Digital Resilience Program with support from the Digital Citizenship Contribution Program The Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) is proud to announce the launch of their latest project titled ‘Digital Resilience: Addressing the Rise of Transphobic Online Hate through Community-Based Research.’ ODLAN will be contributing to the Digital Citizenship Contribution Program…
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Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) Launches “Digitally Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations” Initiative with WAGE Grant Support
The Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network (ODLAN) is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking initiative, “Digitally Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations,” made possible through the generous funding from the Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) grant. This innovative program is designed to expand ODLAN’s foundational tools and networks in order to strengthen our capacity for…
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Work with us: Peer Support Group Moderator
Position Title: Peer Support Group Moderator Position Type: Fixed-term Independent Contractor Location: Remote/Online Application Deadline: September 23, 2024 Hours/Term: 2-3 hours per week for 6 months (60 hours total) Anticipated Start Date: September 2024 Compensation: $1400 (fixed) The Ontario Digital Literacy and Access Network’s (ODLAN) is looking for a Peer Support Group Moderator to join…
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Our Online Safety Modules for 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations Are Now Live!
“Canada’s intelligence agency is warning that extremists could ‘inspire and encourage’ serious violence against the 2SLGBTQI+ community” – CBC The escalation of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ online hate nationwide has resulted in the closure of several queer and trans organizations, resulting in a reduction in available resources and services for the most marginalized of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. In response…
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International Transgender Day of Visibility 2023
Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility 2023! Every year on March 31st we come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Trans community and raise awareness about Trans discrimination around the world. In celebration we have highlighted some resources that offer information and support on a variety of trans and non-binary topics.
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ODLAN Supports Trans Rights and Inclusion
Here at ODLAN we are extremely disappointed to see the online hate that has been generated in response to Hershey’s inclusion of Fae Johnstone, a trans woman, in an ad campaign celebrating Women’s History Month.
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Black History Month 2023
February is Black History Month. To celebrate the contributions that the Black community has made to the world of tech (and beyond) we would like to take a moment to highlight some resources.