Open Digital Literacy and Access Network

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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Happy Disability Pride Month!

July is a time to both celebrate disabled communities as well acknowledge the continuously disabling conditions of our world.

We know that our communities are better with disabled folks in them. This month, take some time to talk to the disabled folks in your life and to educate yourself on the realities of living with disabilities in today's world.

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Today, we will not be celebrating a country that was founded on the oppression and genocide of Indigenous peoples. Instead, we will be reflecting on how we can better our Indigenous solidarity efforts.

We encourage you to do the same.

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We had such a great time at Pride Toronto last weekend! 🌈

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to chat, learn more about ODLAN, pick up some merch, and shared your stories with us. It was wonderful connecting with so many members of the community and celebrating Pride together!

Today, we honor National Indigenous Peoples Day by celebrating the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous communities.

We are also reminded that we are settlers on this land. We encourage all settlers to visit native-land.ca and learn more about the land on which they reside and the treaties that govern it.

As we continue to celebrate Pride month, we also recognize that Two-Spirit, q***r, and trans Indigenous people have always existed and continue to lead resistance and renewal.

📢 New Project Announcement!

ODLAN is excited to partner with Wisdom2Action to support 2SLGBTQIA+ diasporic communities across Canada in addressing mis/disinformation related to gender, sexuality, race, and nationality.

Together, we'll be co-creating community-driven resources and tools that strengthen digital resilience and foster online cultural safety.

Interested in project updates? Sign up for our newsletter at odlan.ca.

📣 Join ODLAN's Board of Directors!

Are you passionate about digital inclusion, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and creating safer, more accessible online spaces? We're looking for a new volunteer to join our Board of Directors and help guide ODLAN's strategic direction as we continue to grow our impact.

As a board member, you'll provide leadership and oversight, contribute to organizational decision-making, and help strengthen our work supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Canada.

This role requires about 10 hours/month total with all required meetings taking place virtually.

Interested in applying or learning more? Head to our website at odlan.ca/treasurer-volunteer-board-of-directors/

🌈 Heading to Pride Toronto? Come visit us at Booth K6 from June 26–28

You'll find us on Church St. between Granby St. and McGill St., near Gate A1.

Stop by to learn more about ODLAN’s work, chat with our team, and explore ways we can work together to build safer, more inclusive digital spaces. We'll also have ODLAN merch available, including t-shirts, custom pins, stickers, and more!

We can't wait to see you there! ✨

📢 Our 2025 Annual Report is now live!

Last year we continued working to build safer, more accessible, and more inclusive digital spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. From attending conferences, going on podcasts, continuing our Digital Delights projects, and starting new innovate projects, 2025 was a busy year.

None of this would be possible without the support of our community, partners, funders, and supporters. Thank you for helping us advance digital literacy, access, and safety for those who need it most.

Read our full Annual Report at odlan.ca/annual-reports and see what we've accomplished together.

You're invited to our virtual launch event for our brand new project, Fostering Online Cultural Safety for 2SLGBTQIA+ Diasporic Communities: Addressing Mis/disinformation!

Join us, Wisdom2Action, and Tammy The Brown, for an exciting event that will centre lived experience, storytelling, and community partnership!

📆 June 17, 12-1pm ET | Zoom

Register today at: lnk.bio/s/OdlanCanada/ProjectLaunch

Thank you to the Government of Canada for their support of the project.