Resources
Reserve the Rainbow Lounge
All students can reserve the Rainbow Lounge (front or back area) through our online form if you would like to have an event and/or meeting in the Rainbow Lounge.
Please allow 2-3 business days for approval. LBGTQ+ Services recommends filling out the form 4 days prior to your event.
Front Room: Rolling tables, rolling chairs, sitting area, and TV screen.
Back Room: Projector and iMac, couches, rolling chairs and tables, ottoman and soft seating.
LBGTQ+ 101 Videos
LBGTQ+ Services is creating quick 101 educational videos for people to view, share, and learn from. Please check back once a semester to find a new video added. These videos have toggle on/off closed captions You can also view and download the full transcript as well by clicking the link below.
Video 1 | Gender Neutral Pronouns: A Quick History and Best Practices
Video 2 | 4 Ways to Practice Queer Joy with LBGTQ+ Services
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Group and Individual LBGTQ+ Programs Funding
Are you an MIT student group seeking funding for a project or event through LBGTQ+ services? The LBGTQ+ Services team will review all applications and then get back to you about funding and possible next steps.
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Trainings
You Are Welcome Here: LBGTQ+ 101 Training
GII
The Gender Identity Initiative (GII) aims to identify and implement changes to MIT systems that will improve inclusive representation of gender identities while protecting individual privacy, enabling greater autonomy, and meeting legal requirements. This includes legal sex, gender identity, name, and pronouns. If you have any questions, concerns, or information about MIT’s systems to improve gender inclusive representation across campus, please email the team at: gii-help [at] mit.edu (gii-help[at]mit[dot]edu)
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Trans Resources
Find out more information about pronouns, pronoun stickers, and basic practices to make spaces and environments more safe and welcoming for trans individuals. We also have a whole page with further information for trans students here
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LBGTQ+ Library
The Rainbow Lounge is equipped with a variety of books, magazines, and other publications that are accessible during open hours.
If you would like to see something specific email our office: lbgt [at] mit.edu (lbgt[at]mit[dot]edu).
