We Are Committed To:

Accessibility

All speqtrum activities will be held in wheelchair-accessible locations.
All activity locations will have a designated “chill space” for those needing a break from programming.
For programming that involves sports/physical activity, these will be made as accessible as possible and open to all skill levels.
All speqtrum activities will be free of charge, with equipment and materials provided.
For activities taking place off-site from a YWCA Hamilton location, bus tickets will be available to participants.

We will foster community-specific programming for historically underserved queer people, including Black, Indigenous and racialized folks, two-spirit folks, newcomers, trans folks, disabled folks, and others.
All speqtrum facilitators will undergo anti-oppression training.
Facilitators will make clear that racism, sexism, transphobia, biphobia, ableism, classism, and bullying are not welcome at speqtrum events. Facilitators will acknowledge and address harms in constructive and kind ways.
We recognize that we all come from different places of knowledge and access to knowledge about oppression and educational materials and support are available from speqtrum staff at all events.

We will be accountable for creating spaces that are safe, inclusive, inviting, and supportive for all participants.
We will be accountable for making sure speqtrum belongs to all of us. Whether it is your first time participating or your tenth – the programming, resources, and spaces made available through speqtrum are shared equally and transparently.
We will be accountable to one another and commit to supporting participation in ways that feel good and safe for everyone.