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MAY is LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH AT DISNEY

Although LGBTQ+ Pride month is celebrated in June, Disney PTA is celebrating our LGBTQ+ students, families and employees this month, before the school year ends, so that our entire community can benefit from this expression of inclusion and belonging. You might notice a variety of LGBTQ+ Pride flags and signs hung by the PTA around campus this month, reflecting and celebrating the identities of some of our students and families. PTA is committed to helping all of our Disney families feel safe and accepted at school while living authentically, in line with school district policy. And parents have the opportunity to play an important role in this work; it is never too early to set up a foundation of understanding and respect in your children. This BBC article has helpful suggestions for parents can talk to young children—or answer their questions—about different family units and what “LGBTQ+ Pride Month” is about. This resource helps parents explain the terms lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender in age-appropriate ways. Finally, reading books about LGBTQ+ historical figures and LGBTQ+-inclusive stories is also a great way to have these conversations. Check out GLSEN’s Rainbow Library Booklists at bit.ly/booklgbtq  for grades K-3 and 3-5.