Registration Form for 2SLGBTQIA+ Focus Groups or Individual Conversations

  • Registration Form for 2SLGBTQIA+ Focus Groups or Individual Conversations

    By the Pride Society of the Comox Valley

  • Introduction

    Hello! I'm Janine (she/her)–a queer, neurodiverse introvert and white settler with mixed european ancestry. I'm facilitating community conversations to capture the strengths and challenges of local 2SLGBTQIA+ members for resource development that affects policy and social change, and builds a safe, joyful, and connected community. I’ve had the joy of working alongside community advisors to guide this process, ensuring it aligns with the values of local 2SLGBTQIA+ members. Some groups will also have a co-facilitator and graphic recorder present.

  • Information

    The groups will be up to 90 minutes, and have a max of 10 people/group. Focus group questions and outline will be shared ahead of time. The survey will be released over the summer and wrapped up in the fall.

  • Accessibility

    Standard accessibility information: Funds may be provided if you experience additional barriers to participate in the focus groups and individual conversations. Additional accessibility requests can be completed in the registration form. Online option: camera can be on/off, pseudonyms can be used, and responses can be typed. In-person option: locations will be wheelchair accessible, neurodivergent friendly, and responses can be written and shared privately. Fidget toys, pens, paper, clipboards, and colouring will be available.

  • Supports

    After-care support options will be offered to provide participants space to debrief.

  • Graphic Recording

    Some focus groups will have a graphic recorder present. Graphic Recording is a process where experiences, ideas, and stories are shared by participants and translated into a visual narrative by an artist drawing in real-time. Participants are encouraged to contribute feedback to ensure their voices are represented as they wish. To learn about Carina, the graphic recorder, visit: https://www.carinamarienilsson.com/contact
  • Please select how you'd like to participate in sharing your experiences.*
  • Do you prefer online or in-person?
  • I acknowledge that a graphic recorder MAY be present at the focus group session.*
  • Anyone participating in a 90-minute focus group or a one-on-one conversation can receive a $40 honorarium. Please select your preferred method of payment.
  • Will you have additional barriers or additional costs to attending that won't be covered by the honorarium? (e.g. care costs, transportation, having to miss work).
  • Are you okay to have your voice recorded? (After notes have been taken, audio recordings will be deleted).
  • Please select one focus group you feel MOST comfortable participating in. (Questions will be broad to capture intersectionality within specific groups.)*
  • Please select accessibility needs.
  • I'll be bringing a support person.
  • I'll be bringing a support person.
  • Focus groups and one-on-one conversations will be held until the fall 2025. Dates and times will be chosen by each group. To help with planning, please select which days and times you are likely to attend.
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