Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
Event Name:
Allyship with PFLAG :Ten Steps to Becoming an Ally with Colleagues, Friends and Family
Competency:
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Description:
During this webinar we will review terminology relevant to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex community, discuss how to create a welcoming environment at work and describe ten specific steps to becoming an ally at work, at home and in the community. Lastly, we will introduce PFLAG as a community resource and review materials available to support, educate and advocate.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objectives:
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Review LGBTQI+ terms
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Discuss how to create a welcoming environment
- Describe strategies to become an ally
- Introduce PFLAG as a community resource
Presenter:
Sharon Groh-Wargo has been involved with PFLAG Cleveland for over 20 years, serving as President from 2005-2020. She is currently Vice-President. Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. It is dedicated to creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. PFLAG Cleveland has been active in this effort for the Greater Cleveland area since 1985. Sharon is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and holds a PhD in nutrition. Her long experience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) informs her understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex, and the challenge of interacting with the health care system. While in clinical practice she was instrumental in forming the MetroHealth Pride Alliance. Sharon also instituted collaborations with all three major hospital systems in Cleveland for training physicians to observe a PFLAG Cleveland monthly support group meeting. They are able to hear first-hand the impact “coming out” has on families. Sharon is currently Professor Emeritus at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Sharon has been married to her husband, Frank for 51 years. They have two children. Her oldest came out as a lesbian at the end of their freshman year in college. That is the event that precipitated her involvement as a volunteer with PFLAG. She exemplifies what people involved with PFLAG often say: “When you no longer need PFLAG (for support), PFLAG needs you (for education and advocacy)”
Event Date:
9/16/2026
Event Time:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Eastern
Location:
Setting: Live Virtual
Online via Zoom
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Online via Zoom
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Details:
Who should attend: Anyone wanting to learn about socioeconomic status in the U.S.
Competencies: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Patron Awareness
Non-Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $20
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Competencies: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Patron Awareness
Non-Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $24
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $20
Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway! This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
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