ONTARIO DIGITAL LITERACY AND ACCESS NETWORK

Transforming Digital Communities: Working Toward Inclusion, Safety, and Access

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About Us

We offer a directory of existing digital literacy and access services along with our own resources on how the digital divide is impacting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We consult with a variety of organizations to build the infrastructure and capacity to
create 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive online resources and programming. By promoting digital security, equity, and access our mission is to create more inclusive virtual spaces that are accessible to everyone.

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Digital Divide Lending

We offer insight and connect you with existing resources that support the growth of device lending programs

Resource Portal

We offer a curated database of 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly resources focused on digital security, safety, and access

Consulting

We offer education and training on 2SLGBTQIA+ digital inclusivity. This includes guidance on how to launch digital literacy and technology lending programs.

Project Announcement

Digital Safety Strategies: Mitigating and Preventing Queerphobic Online Hate

We’re pleased to announce that our six-part training module, “Understanding and Addressing Online Hate Targeting 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations,” is now available! Organizations and individuals who participate in our training will learn about the rise of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate in Canada and strategies for staying safe online. 

This free on-demand training series will help you understand anti-2SLGBTQIA+ online hate. You’ll learn to identify different types of online hate and safer ways to deal with the problem. While the training series is designed for nonprofit staff in Canada, people in other roles and countries may benefit from the information. Upon finishing the modules, participants can request a certificate of completion. Upon completion, we invite you to share your feedback with us.

This training was produced by ODLAN in collaboration with NTEN.

Thanks to the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, Canadian Red Cross , Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Canada for their support in making this project a reality.

Funded by CSRF

Blog Posts

International Transgender Day of Visibility 2023

Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility 2023! Every year on March 31st we come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Trans community and raise awareness about Trans discrimination around the world. In celebration we have highlighted some resources that offer information and support on a variety of trans and non-binary topics.

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ODLAN Supports Trans Rights and Inclusion

Here at ODLAN we are extremely disappointed to see the online hate that has been generated in response to Hershey’s inclusion of Fae Johnstone, a trans woman, in an ad campaign celebrating Women’s History Month.

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Black History Month 2023

February is Black History Month. To celebrate the contributions that the Black community has made to the world of tech (and beyond) we would like to take a moment to highlight some resources.

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