June is here! And with it comes Pride Month. It’s a fun and very important time to celebrate! At Living Resources, Pride Month is a great chance to welcome everyone, help people understand each other, and cheer for all the different ways people can be themselves.

Pride Month is more than just a party! Even though there are lots of happy celebrations. It’s a time to remember the good changes made for LGBTQIA+ people. It’s also a time to remember the hard times they still face. And it’s about wanting a world where everyone feels safe, seen, and happy about who they are. For adults with I/DD, who sometimes have a harder time fitting in, the message of Pride is extra special. That message is: love, being accepted, and being yourself.

Pride Month at Living Resources: Living Our Values

Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, identity, and inclusion! At Living Resources, it’s also a powerful way to live our values. Here’s how our Pride Month activities reflect the heart of who we are:

Advocacy

We speak up for equal rights and acceptance for LGBTQIA+ people, especially adults with I/DD. Pride reminds us that everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and valued, exactly as they are.

“What Does Pride Mean to Me?” art and writing activities let individuals express their truth and be celebrated for it.

Collaboration

Pride events bring people together, from staff to supported individuals, to community partners. We celebrate through teamwork, open conversation, and shared joy.

Crafting together, dancing together, and learning together make Pride a team celebration.

Empowerment

By honoring diverse identities, we build self-confidence and encourage self-expression. Pride Month empowers people to be proud of who they are and know they belong.

Wearing bright colors, sharing art, and learning about LGBTQIA+ stories inspires confidence and pride in one’s identity.

Excellence

Together, we’re always growing, always learning ways to be better, individually and as a community. Learning about LGBTQIA+ history and experiences makes us better allies and better people.

Social stories, books, and conversations help everyone grow in knowledge and empathy.

Inclusivity

Pride is a celebration of belonging. We make sure every person, regardless of identity or ability, feels welcome, respected, and included.

“Pride Walls,” inclusive language, and respecting names/pronouns are everyday ways we show people they belong.

Integrity

We do what’s right, even when it’s not easy. Standing with LGBTQIA+ individuals, and speaking out against discrimination in any form, is an expression of our core values.

Hosting inclusive events and offering safe spaces to express identity are examples of everyday integrity.

Kindness

Pride is rooted in love. We lead with care, empathy, and acceptance, creating a culture where kindness connects us all.

Whether it’s through a smile, an encouraging word, or a fun dance party, we celebrate each other with joy and compassion.

Let’s Keep Living Our Values—This Month and Every Month

Pride Month is more than a celebration, it’s a reflection of who we are at Living Resources.
By showing up for one another, creating safe spaces, and lifting up every voice, we help adults with I/DD (and everyone in our community) feel proud, strong, and fully themselves.

Be proud. Be kind. Be you. That’s what Pride and Living Resources is all about.