LGBTQIA+ Elder/Senior Community Service Providers Meeting (Part 3 of 4)
Mon, Dec 07
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Elder/Senior services providers are encouraged to attend to ensure Niagara County based services are welcoming and affirming; Session 3 Topic: Niagara Pride and provider agencies come together to build a trustworthy referral system
Time & Location
Dec 07, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
https://bit.ly/NPLGBTQElderMtg
About the event
Niagara Pride, Inc. is launching a new pilot program aimed at addressing the unique challenges and concerns faced by LGBTQ+ elders when accessing health care, rehabilitation, home health care, and long-term residential options in Niagara County and across Western New York.
Too often, LGBTQ+ seniors express significant barriers to receiving respectful, safe, and affirming care. Common concerns shared by local elders with Niagara Pride include:
Feeling forced to return to the closet in healthcare or residential settings to avoid discrimination or bullying.
A lack of provider understanding regarding their specific needs.
Feeling unwelcomed, unwanted, or fearing a lower standard of care if their LGBTQ+ identity is known.
To proactively tackle these issues, Niagara Pride is initiating a four-part monthly meeting series designed to foster direct dialogue between LGBTQ+ seniors and area service providers, evaluate current care practices, and build actionable solutions for long-term improvement.