EDUCATION & TRAINING
Through LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Trainings and Speaking Out panels, Rocky Mountain Equality provides a safe place to learn and ask questions, as well as diverse representations of the LGBTQ+ experience.
Our training program is an important part of realizing our vision of an inclusive, just, and connected world where LGBTQ+ people and communities thrive. Our trainings can help your organization enhance its LGBTQ+ cultural competency and better serve your clients.
We can provide sessions on a variety of topics in virtual, in-person, or hybrid formats.
LGBTQ+
INCLUSIVITY
TRAINING
The Speaking Out Program, our longest running program, is a volunteer speaker's bureau where members from every part of the LGBTQ+ community share their stories. We have years of data supporting what we already know in our hearts, that Speaking Out changes lives and saves LGBTQ+ people from isolation and fear.
These panels mostly occur in middle and high schools, but we occasionally hold panels in churches, college classes, healthcare facilities, and in partnership with other nonprofits.
SPEAKING OUT
OUR LEARNING PHILOSOPHY
At Rocky Mountain Equality, we believe that anyone can learn LGBTQ+ topics. Learning is not a destination—it’s a practice. It takes time, intention, and a willingness to stretch into new understandings. When people commit effort to that goal, we consistently see it translate into greater confidence, deeper connection, and more compassionate relationships with colleagues, clients, neighbors, family, and community.
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Meeting You Where You Are
We meet each learner and each organization exactly where they are. We know people learn best when the material feels relevant and connected to their real-world experiences, so we design our sessions to be practical, interactive, and responsive to each audience.
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Learning Through Openness, Not Perfection
We believe mistakes are a natural and necessary part of learning. Our spaces are intentionally crafted to allow people to ask questions, express what’s on their mind in their own words, and engage with curiosity rather than fear.
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Learning That Is Accessible and Inclusive
Our approach honors varied learning styles, communication needs, and cultural contexts. We aim to create spaces that feel accessible—whether that means adjusting pace, diversifying materials, or naming the historical and systemic contexts that shape LGBTQ+ experience.
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Committing to Continuous Growth
We consider ourselves learners, too. Our training is shaped by a unique blend of research and community insight, and we continually adapt—updating our curriculum, reflecting with partners, and refining our approach to stay relevant, grounded, and community-informed.
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Learning as a Practice of Care
LGBTQ+ cultural competency is more than knowledge-building—it is a practice that strengthens empathy, enhances trauma-informed responses, and builds trust between service providers and the communities they serve. The learning you engage in with us has the potential to ripple outward into your workplace, your relationships, and the broader community.​
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