Potential standardized wording for this section, to offer multiple choice options about intentional community diversity, was discussed at length with a DEI consultant. The diversity section is write-in because different generations and different political groups often have specific language preferences. For example, the younger often embrace “queer” as an identity, while many older prefer the term LGBTQ+.
Here’s how we tried to make these issues searchable for those who value intentional community diversity.
The item “IC types I would live in or am forming” has the following options:
– Medical risk bubble
– Shelter for homeless
– Housing or shelter for a vulnerable group
This can be further refined in the search field for Service-based IC, with options for various types of disabilities and marginalized identities.
A keyword search in the Team Up page could be used to search for various accommodations offered or identities that are a focus for a forming intentional community. A keyword search (added with the paid upgrade as low as $10 for one-day access) in the members page would work similarly.