Always
remember that your story belongs to you. The decision to disclose
your story publicly should not be taken lightly. If you choose
to share your story on this website, you do not need to fully
disclose your identity. We are offering you this site as a safe
and supportive place to take a first step or share as much of
your story as you wish to.
Click
here to read helpful information by Shari Margolese on
HIV and disclosure, including how and when to disclose and issues
to consider.
If
you'd like to share your story about HIV/AIDS, please email it
to: info@ontarioaidsnetwork.on.ca
or
fill out our online submission
form.
Mail
or fax to:
Ontario
AIDS Network - The Thousand Stories Project,
25 Adelaide Street East, Suite 915
Toronto, Ontario M5C 3A1
Phone: 416-364-4555 or 1-800-839-0369
Fax: 416-364-1250
Guidelines:
You have the right to privacy. All story submissions are welcome
and privacy will be respected. You have the choice of using an
assumed
name, your first name or your real name. Feel free to decide what
works best for you.
- Stories
should be 250 words or less.
- You
may use a first name or an assumed name.
- If
you feel comfortable, providing your age and/or the area where
you live will help people to realize that HIV affects people
of all ages and communities.
- Your
story should be written in language that is suitable for the
general public to read.
- Please
do not name organizations or other persons because of confidentiality.
- Stories
may be edited for length or grammar only.
We
cannot guarantee that all submissions will be published. Art work
or original materials will not be returned.
Due to the universal nature of the internet, copyright protection
cannot be guaranteed.
PLEASE
NOTE: Portions of your submissions may be quoted in OAN publications
or reports. By contributing to this site you are
helping us to get the word out about the impact of HIV/AIDS and
granting permission to the OAN to reproduce the materials.
Thank you for agreeing to participate.
