Ithaca College

 What is a ZAP!?

A ZAP! is an educational panel discussion that centers around individuals representing a range of sexual and gender identities and expressions - including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and straight.

Each panelist shares a personal story as an introduction. Then people in the audience are invited to ask questions and start a dialogue with the panel members.

Why bring a ZAP! panel to my class?

The goal of a ZAP! panel is to educate and show the diversity of experiences of LGBT and allied individuals. Putting names, faces, and stories to the labels used in everyday life adds a layer of human understanding and leads to increased tolerance, acceptance, and respect for the IC campus community and beyond. 

a ZAP! cost 40 dollars if you are interested in learning more please email:

dritz1@ithaca.edu the education coordinator of prism or icprism@gmail.com