News & Notes: July 10 Edition

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Mayor's Office of GLBT Affairs: News & Notes

July 10, 2013

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Attend July’s Mayor’s GLBT Affairs Advisory Committee Meeting

The Mayor's Advisory Committee for the Office of GLBT Affairs is hosting its July meeting at the Department of Employment Services and invites all members of the public to attend to provide their thoughts, input and feedback about issues of importance to the community. Space is limited so you must RSVP via eventbrite to get a free ticket to attend.

When: July 23rd, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: DOES - 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, 1st floor conference room
Located right by the Minnesota Ave metro station
What: Provide 2 minutes of public input, more or less depending on timing of the meeting

http://glbtjuly.eventbrite.com/

 

Black LGB People Needed for Research Study

Research Study

A group of researchers at the University of Maryland-College Park is currently recruiting participants for a cutting-edge study that investigates how daily experiences impact the psychological well-being of Black lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people.

To participate in this paid study, you must be

1) 18 years of age or older

2) Currently living within the United States or enrolled as a student at a college or university located within the United States

3) Identify as Black or African American

4) Identify as LGB.

If you are interested, please complete the the study's brief eligibility survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Daily-Diary-Eligibility which, for eligible respondents, ends with additional details about the study and an opportunity to provide contact information. If you are not eligible, you can help by spreading the word about this important study.

Contact Skyler Jackson, Principal Investigator, at IdentityResearchUMD@gmail.com with questions about this paid opportunity. 


Town Hall Meetings on the Health Exchange and Insurance Options under the Americans Affordable Care Act

Health Town Halls

Please join experts in the healthcare field at one of the above Town Hall Meetings to learn more information about the new health care law and get answers to your questions.  Health insurance options that will be available through DC Health Link, the District's new online health insurance marketplace will be discussed as well as Medicaid options.

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Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Affairs

Sterling Washington, Director

Office Hours

Monday - Friday , 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

How to Reach Us

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 327

Washington, DC 20004

glbt@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 727-9493

Fax: (202) 727-5931

TTY: (202) 727-9493

Website: http://glbt.dc.gov

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In this Issue:

  • GLBT Affairs Advisory Committee Meeting
  • Call for Research Subjects
  • Health Info Town Hall Meetings