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Our vision is to advance safe, accessible and inclusive access to digital spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

08/24/2026

Upcoming Webinar Alert!🎉

Struggling with how to navigate AI in grant writing? Looking to learn the dos & don'ts?

Join ODLAN on September 23, from 12:30–1:00 PM ET for a pay-what-you-can webinar with our Executive Director, Dr. Stephanie Jonsson to learn best practices and practical guidelines to guide your grant writing!

Register here: https://lnk.bio/s/GrantWritingAI

08/21/2026

We know that organizational newsletters can sometimes be a lot to keep up with!
If you’re just here for the webinars, we’ve got you! 💻✨

Sign up for ODLAN’s webinar-only email list to receive updates exclusively about upcoming webinars on topics including removing AI from your digital tools, grant writing, digital safety, 2SLGBTQIA+ digital identities, and much more.

👉 Sign up at: https://lnk.bio/s/WebinarList

Want to sign-up for our regular newsletter to hear about webinars AND new projects & research opportunities (and more!)? Head to odlan.ca!

08/12/2026

We’re collecting stories about the moments, people, spaces, and experiences that make you feel joyful, connected, and affirmed online. Your story can help us celebrate the many ways our communities create and find joy in digital spaces. 🌈✨

Share your Digital Delight with us by filling out our 2-question form: https://lnk.bio/s/DigitalDelights

07/28/2026

Want a cleaner, less AI-filled browsing experience? 💻✨

Join ODLAN for a pay-what-you-can webinar on how to remove AI features from some of the most commonly used internet browsers. Learn practical steps to take back more control over your online experience!

📅 August 20th
⏰ 12:30–1PM ET

Register today! odlan.ca/events/

07/22/2026

We are proud to announce the extension of our initiative, "Digitally Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Organizations", made possible through the recent funding extension from WAGE!

We are thrilled to be given the opportunity to continue doing this work to make sure internet is a safe, inclusive, and accessible space for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and the organizations that serve them.

Want to learn more? Head to: lnk.bio/s/DigitalEmpowerment

07/21/2026

Happy Pride, all year long! 🦖🏳️‍🌈

June may be over, but at ODLAN we believe Pride isn't confined to a single month. The work of building safer, more joyful spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities continues every day of the year.

Want to show off your pride while supporting that work? Consider picking up some of our gay dino merch!

Shop the collection: lnk.bio/s/ODLANMerch 💙

07/20/2026

Upcoming Webinar Alert!🎉

Struggling on how to navigate AI use as a non-profit? Not sure how to set up guidelines for your staff and volunteers?

Join ODLAN on August 6th, from 12:15–1:00 PM ET for a pay-what-you-can webinar walking you through our FREE customizable AI Policy template.

Register at: odlan.ca/events

07/16/2026

Today is International Drag Day!

In recent years, we have seen an unprecedented amount of hate and attacks against drag and those who challenge gender norms. We are constantly in awe of the resilience of those who practice drag. Thank you for your work pushing boundaries, our world is better for it!

🟣Drag is art.
🟣Drag is community.
🟣Drag belongs.

07/14/2026

Happy International Non-Binary People's Day!

Today we take a moment to remember that there is no one way to be non-binary and that all non-binary identities are valid. To our enby friends, our world is richer for having you in it! 💜

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07/06/2026

Upcoming Webinar!

Feeling overwhelmed by AI features popping up in your everyday work tools? You're not alone and you have options!

Join ODLAN on July 16, 2026 from 12:30–1:00 PM for a pay-what-you-can webinar walking through how to remove AI features from the digital platforms many of us use every day, including Slack, Zoom, and Adobe PDF Reader.

Register through the link in our bio or at odlan.ca.

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