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Are you looking to create meaningful connections between LGBTQIA2S+ communities? Introducing Queer Connections - the perfect platform for establishing a dialogue, engaging with like-minded individuals, and sharing our unique stories. Join TQH and guest curators Minnesota Deaf Queers (MDQ) on January 27 - Let's build a stronger, more connected community together! This gathering will include ASL interpretation and spoken English interpretation for hearing attendees. Please note, this gathering is in-person only. MDQ is partnering with TQH to produce and present Queer Connections, a storytelling and community-building gathering that centers the lives and experiences of LGBTQIA+ Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing folks. At this gathering you’ll experience storytelling from four people with intersectional LGBTQIA+ identities. You’ll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in communication and to build new understandings and relationships with our storytellers and other attendees! You do not need to know ASL or have experience with Deaf culture in order to attend. This gathering creates a bridge between the LGBTQIA+ worlds of hearing and Deaf cultures, and as with all TQH gatherings, is a place for connection and care. Upon arrival, everyone will get a name tag, and a fingerspelling card, and be taught how to spell their name. There will be three stations - you can pick one to immerse yourself in that world of communication: DeafBlind station: Learn tactile communications, have a vision glasses experience, and experience braille Deaf Station: Learn ABC fingerspelling, learn other communication skills and Deaf etiquette Hard of Hearing station: Learn about lip reading and other assistive technology Following the immersion experience, four storytellers will take you on a journey into their lives as they share personal experiences. We’ll have a Q&A after the storytelling concludes.