We at Horizons To Hope are excited to introduce you to our new blog Rainbow Horizons! Rainbow Horizons is a place where you will be able to find resources, advice and other content to help support neurodivergent members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
What is the goal here?
Our goal is to help individuals find resources and support to help them navigate life as both a neurodivergent member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Navigating life with neurodivergences comes with many challenges and learning to navigate those challenges while also navigating life as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community can be overwhelming and can feel lonely at times. Our goal with Rainbow Horizons is to help make sure you know you are not alone.
We will be sharing resources and stories/experiences from members of the Neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ community. We are excited to be here and be a part of your journey!
What to expect?
Information/Resources Blogs – These blogs will focus on resources such as websites or apps that can be helpful and how to use those resources. If you are searching for a specific type of resource that we have not yet provided then you can always submit a question so that we can make sure to cover it in a future blog!
Question & Answer Column – Mel loves to answer questions and talk to you about topics that you have questions about! Possible types of questions include (but are not limited to):
- Questions about topics you are unsure about as a parent of a child in the LGBTQIA+ community
- Asking for advice/opinions
- Discussion starters
You can submit your questions for potential inclusion here: https://forms.gle/XGkts8p9z3WmXUvBA
User Submitted Stories – Have a story that you want to share with the community?
We are looking for the following types of stories/entries:
- A situation where you learned something that others may find useful to know
- Embarrassing/Funny story you want to share that relates back to the topics of this blog
- Opinion pieces on topics related to this blog
- Informational pieces about topics that affect the community
- Resources that you find helpful
- Event information
Submit your story for potential inclusion here: https://forms.gle/XGkts8p9z3WmXUvBA
Who is running this?
MEET MEL! Mel (They/Them) is a non-binary and pansexual member of the LGBTQIA+ community. They grew up outside of Philadelphia, PA and have a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Arcadia University. Mel enjoys singing, playing instruments, and gaming!
More Coming Soon
In the near future, we will be premiering our Rainbow Horizons podcast series where we will focus on interviewing neurodivergent members of the LGBTQIA+ community and discussing their lived experiences. We are so excited to begin this journey with you!
