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Niche with a Niche

All interests, cultures, races, religions are represented in the LGBT community.

Sub Sectors of the LGBT Market

Depend upon Race, Gender, Age, Martial Status, Location




Examples: Nursing Homes for the LGBT Community (Age and LGBT)

Way to approach the LGBT Market

Use a Multi-dimensional approach through PR and Media Relations along with Events, partnerships, social media, marketing

The LGBT Market is "High-Touch"

Like face-to-face opportunities with companies that are targeting them for business



TAG Approved

Hotels can be TAG approved, meaning they are "Gay-friendly" companies, that do not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identification

Sport and Rec LGBT Industry Example

Gay Community Nights:


Phillies & Flyers both hold one

Federation of Gay Games

largest sports and culture festival in the world open to all

takeplace every four years under the founding principles ofParticipation, Inclusion, and Personal Best

You Can Play

Equality, respect, safety for all athletes, regardless of sexual orientation




Fair opportunity to compete, only judged by on field performance

Mistakes to Avoid

Pricing is important, preference for value




being perceived as "going after the gay buck"





Issues faced by LGBT

Homophobia


Invisibility


Discrimination


Parenting Rights


Relationship Recognition


Healthcare Funding


Safety from Violence


Workplace Equity

When Issues arise

use policy based responses




all employees should follow the policy and be punished based on policy

Workplace & Service Strategies

Self - Assessment (Personal & Organizational)




Proactive Role in Changing Work environment



How to be Proactive in Changing Work Environment

Educate yourself and staff


Avoid hetero-sexist assumptions


Open Communication


Inclusive Language


Encourage Active Participation among staff


Advocate for LGBT


keep abreast of legislation

IGLTA

Tourism Company dedicates to LGBT




Promote Travel for LGBT community, through travelers and businesses

Legislation for LGBT already passed

Matt Shepard/James Byrd Hate Crimes Act




Title VII of Civil Rights Act



Legislation for LGBT in the pipeline

Employment Non-Discrimination Act




Safe Schools Improvement Act



Matt Shepard/James Byrd Hate Crimes Act

Hate cries act currently says you can investigate/prosecute bias-motivated violence where the victim is selected based on who they are




This expanded the act to include sexual orientation & gender identity

Title VII of Civil Rights Act (LGBT)

Prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion




Has been interpreted to include sex/Gender identity




This has significance for Transgender employees

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Would make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire, or refuse to promote employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity



Safe Schools Improvement Act

Would address the bullying & harassment of students who are or perceived to be LGBT



Consumers with Disabilities

Recognized as a large untapped market




Estimated 54+ million persons with disabilities




Estimated 175+ dollars in discretionary income

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

This legislation made it a violation of federal law to discriminate against people with disabilities




Architectural Barriers Act

All buildings receiving federal funds must be accessible and usable for everyone

6 Steps to Promote Inclusion

1) Physical Access


2) Access to Service


3)Attitudinal Access


4)Effective Communication


5)Using Human Resources Strategically


6)Committing to Change & Action

Physical Access

Know/Execute Current Legislation




Architectural Barriers Act has guidelines




Job Accommodations that are necessary should be made (Adaptive Telephones, Computers, etc)



Access to Services

Activity Modification Areas:


Procedural/Operational (Change rules/roles of participants)




Environmental Adaptations




Human Intervention




Equipment Adaptations



Attitudinal Access

Awareness of Attitudes and their Access


Those of:


Administration and staff


Consumers with Disabilities


Other Consumers

Effective Communication

Use symbols of accessibility


photographs in materials


full disclosure about access


Accessible Web Design


Inclusion statement

Using Human Resources Strategically

Partners


Caregivers


Volunteers



Committing to Change & Action

Self- Evaluations


Leadership Development


Continual staff training and development

Vocational Rehabilitation Act

Cannot be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subject to discrimination under any federally funded program just because of a disability

Activity Modification Areas

Procedural/Operational




Environmental Adaptations




Human Intervention




Equipment Adaptations

Procedural/Operational

change rules, roles ofparticipants, social interaction patterns, all thingsoperations related

Environmental Adaptations

spacing, lighting, furnitureetc

Human Intervention

leader, volunteer or peer assistedparticipation

Equipment Adaptations

aids to existing equipment orcreation/purchase new specialized equipment, assistive technology

Key Features to Adaptable Stadiums

Seating


Concessions


Access to playing Fields stages used by players and performers


Assistive Listening Systems


Parking


Drop-off/Pick-up


Entrances


Restrooms


Phones


Signs


Visual Alarms



Glass Ceiling

artificial barrier based on attitudinal ororganizational bias that preventsqualified women (as well as otherminorities) from advancing upward intheir organization into managementlevelpositions

Federal Glass Ceiling Commission

Conducts research about the nation's use of human capital

Title IX

Gender equity in all educational programs receiving some sort of federal funding

10 areas of Title IX

Access to Higher Education


Athletics


Career Education


Education for Pregnant/Parenting Students


Employment


Learning Environment


Math & Science


Sexual harassment


Standardized Testing


Technology

Title VII of Civil Rights Act (Gender)

Prohibits employmentdiscrimination based on race,color, religion, sex, or nationalorigin



Deals with Sexual Harassment as well

Equal Pay Act

Protects men andwomen who performsubstantially equalwork in the sameestablishment fromsex-based wagediscrimination

Family Medical Leave Act

Provides up to 12 weeks of job protected, unpaid leave for certain medical or family situations

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Extends the time period in which an employee can file a complaint about unfair pay

Paycheck Fairness Act

requires EEOC to collect pay information, to bring more transparency to worker pay

Industry Initiatives for Gender

Eagles Academy for Women




Wine & Women Tours

Strategies for addressing Women as Consumers

Foster Gender inclusiveness in Services




Establish policies and practice standards thatensure Behavioral and Attitudinal Change

Addressing Societal Barriers for Gender

Value equality in relationships




Value gender differences




Open communication across the gender gap




Begin process early in life

Addressing Business Barriers for Gender

Promote gender equity in corporate culture




Address compensation & promotion concerns




Support Training




Strong policies and enforcement of laws

"I" Triad

Invite


Include


Involve



Invite

invite racial and ethnic groups to your services

Include

include racial and ethnic groups in the leisure field. Get their opinions on matters and see how they feel about decisions

Involve

involve racial and ethnic groups in the leisure field. Hire them as employees, do business with them

Leadership Strategies for successful Diversity training

Keep abreast of Legislation


Manage Organizational Demographics


Undersand the Multi-cultural marketplace


Manage perceptions about organizational culture


Lead by example

Keep abreast of legislation

domestically and Internationally


Examples:


Civil Rights Act, Affirmative Action, No Fear Act, E-Race Initiative

Affirmative Action

Proactive efforts to achieve a diverse workforce though strategic recruitment


sought to decrease institutional racism

No Fear Act

imposes additional duties upon Federal agencyemployers intended to reinvigorate their longstandingobligation to provide a work environment free ofdiscrimination and retaliation

E-Race Initiative

improve EEOC's efforts to ensure workplaces are free of race and color discrimination

Manage Organizational Demographics

There is large disparity when it comes to race and upper-level, management positions and lower-level, hourly positions

Understand Multicultural Marketplace

African-American, Asian-American, &Hispanic-American have extremely large buying powers that are growing

Manage Perceptions Of Organizational Culture

Stay ahead of potential issues




understand how multicultural customers/employees dynamics differ




Barriers Encountered




Control the Communication

Industry Examples for Multicultural

Washington Nationals Hispanic Heritage Night


Snider Hockey


NBA's Basketball without boarders

Business Case

Attracting/Retaining the best talent


Greater Market share


Organizational Flexibility


Improving Quality Management


Creating/Innovating more powerfully


Increase Productivity


Better problem Solving


Reduce Costs


Social Responsibility


Bottom Line: Increased Profits