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Lane Lyceum: Understanding Gender Diversity and Pronouns with Alex Brandell, OTD

by | Feb 1, 2023

We are excited to announce an exciting, upcoming Lane Lyceum!

Understanding Gender Diversity and Pronouns with Alex Brandell, OTD Tuesday, Marsh 21st 7:30 - 9:00pm via zoom Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/GenderDiversityLyceum This timely presentation on gender diversity and pronouns will include information regarding the issues facing the transgender community today. Alex Brandell, OTD (they/them/theirs) will address the use of new terminology with regards to gender identity and why it’s important we use these appropriately. Practical ideas on what we can do to help include a few “do-s and don’t-s”, what to do if you make a mistake, and tips for getting comfortable using someone’s new name and/or pronouns. For those who want to learn more, Alex makes recommendations for books, documentaries, and resources from local organizations. Alex Brandell, OTD (they/them/theirs) is an occupational therapist and transgender health educator. They completed their occupational therapy doctorate at Boston University with a special focus on transgender health. They have presented on diversity education at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference and have led workshops on gender diversity with health professionals, university faculty, and the general public. Alex is based out of Minnesota but provides education across the country.

Understanding Gender Diversity and Pronouns with Alex Brandell, OTD

Tuesday, Marsh 21st

7:30 – 9:00pm via zoom

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/GenderDiversityLyceum

This timely presentation on gender diversity and pronouns will include information regarding the issues facing the transgender community today. Alex Brandell, OTD (they/them/theirs) will address the use of new terminology with regards to gender identity and why it’s important we use these appropriately. Practical ideas on what we can do to help include a few “do-s and don’t-s”, what to do if you make a mistake, and tips for getting comfortable using someone’s new name and/or pronouns. For those who want to learn more, Alex makes recommendations for books, documentaries, and resources from local organizations.

Alex Brandell, OTD (they/them/theirs) is an occupational therapist and transgender health educator. They completed their occupational therapy doctorate at Boston University with a special focus on transgender health. They have presented on diversity education at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference and have led workshops on gender diversity with health professionals, university faculty, and the general public. Alex is based out of Minnesota but provides education across the country.