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Connect with the LGBTQ Commission!
Conversation on Rural LGBTQ Small Businesses
The Economic & Business Development Committee of the Washington State LGBTQ Commission would like to invite you to join a conversion about the needs of rural LGBTQ small businesses. This will be held via Zoom during the Committee’s regular meeting on Wednesday, March 16 from 11:00 to noon.
We invite you to share any details or stories that you would like the Commission to be aware of, whether there are any challenges you face, if there are ways that Washington State or the Commission could better support you, or any helpful stories to share more widely.
Please register by Monday, March 14th here:
https://tinyurl.com/RuralLGBTQBusiness
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Washington State LGBTQ Commission – Notice of Public Meeting
The Washington State LGBTQ Commission will host its regular public meeting on Friday, March 18th, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. This meeting will be conducted virtually and is open to the public. Information on how to log in is below.
You can also watch the proceedings through our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_dX2bnANKOO8kgHmg8kbQ
Agenda and materials for the meeting will be made available with no less than 24 hours prior to the meeting both here and on our website at https://lgbtq.wa.gov/about-us/commission-meetings. Public comments in writing can be submitted through the Commission’s website here.
https://ofm-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/87351777211?pwd=ZEtnalF0djMrd2loVzVqcEgrMnRNdz09
Meeting ID: 856 0316 1242
Passcode: 686916
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Let Us Know About Your Pride Events!
Pride season is just around the corner! The WA State LGBTQ Commission wants to keep an updated calendar of Pride events throughout the state. We have created this form (https://forms.gle/XriJeud9DURibmZY9 ) which you can use to let us know about any event your agency or community group is planning for this year. Feel free to share this link with agencies around your area who are planning events to celebrate and honor our community.
The LGBTQ Commission reserves the right to publish the information of the event, and here are some guidelines we will follow in making our decision on what events will be published:
- Events that go against the mission, vision, and values of the LGBTQ Commission will not be publish on the calendar.
- Only community events will be accepted for publication. No commercial events at bars, clubs, restaurants, or paid venues will be accepted for publication. (It’s OK if a community event has an entrance fee.)
- Political, partisan, and religious events will not be accepted for publication.
- Acceptance for publication of an event on the Commission’s calendar does not constitute endorsement, support, or sponsorship of such event on the part of the Commission, its staff, Commissioners, or affiliated agencies.
Commission staff would be delighted to share with our community at Pride events throughout the season. If you want to extend an invitation to the staff or Commissioners to attend your event in an official capacity, please submit your invitation through the Commission’s “Contact Us” page here.
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Bills that we are watching that have been delivered to the Governor
HB 1015 - Creating the Washington equitable access to credit act
HB 1851 - Preserving a pregnant individual's ability to access abortion care
HB 1956 - Exempting from public disclosure sensitive records pertaining to current and formerly incarcerated individuals' dignity and safety
HB 1961 - Concerning the authority of the courts to waive auditor's fees for filing and recording name change orders
HB 2057 - Strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion in the state patrol workforce
SB 5376 - Promoting awareness of the governor's office of the education ombuds
SB 5532 - Establishing a prescription drug affordability board
SB 5693 - Making 2021-2023 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations
SB 5793 - Concerning stipends for low-income or underrepresented community members of state boards, commissions, councils, committees, and other similar groups.
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Opportunities for the Community
Dad Allies: Provider Learning Series!
Join Community Health Plan of Washington for their Provider Learning Series "The Unique Needs of Queer Dads; the myths and facts of gay fatherhood". This will be an online event. Registration is open, follow this link.
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GLSEN 2022 LGBTQ+ Youth Leadership Conference (Educators too!)
GLSEN Washington will host its 17th Annual Youth Leadership Conference remotely on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. This conference is intended for LGBTQ+ youth, allies, and educators and provides opportunities to meet LGBTQ+ educators, community members, and youth leaders.
This year, GLSEN will have an amazing mix of speakers, interactive workshops, and opportunities to network with educators and students from all over the state! The conference will include specific events centered around Queer and Trans People of Color, Trans/Gender Nonconforming youth, LGBTQ+ youth in sports, youth presentations, the Arts, and so much more!
Keynote speaker for the conference is WNBA star Sue Bird!
Check out details of the conference, including volunteer opportunities, by visiting this link here.
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Governor’s Council for Independent Living
Accepting Applications
WHO WE ARE
The Washington State Independent Living Council (WASILC) is an eleven-member Council appointed by the Governor. The WASILC was established under the authority of Title VII Section 705 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, (P.L. 102-569), and Washington State Executive Order 93-04 as superseded by Executive Order 04-05.
OUR MISSION
The Washington State Independent Living Council promotes a statewide network supporting the Independent Living Philosophy for people with disabilities through advocacy, education, planning, and collaboration.
CORE VALUES:
Choice, Self-Sufficiency, Independence, Voice, Equal Opportunity, Self-Determination, Equal Access, Consumer Control, Self-Direction, Cross-Disability, Self-Advocacy, Respect, Honesty
SCOPE OF WORK
We collaborate activities with five independent living centers, and partner with dedicated organizations across the state who serve Washingtonians with disabilities.
- We coordinate to develop a three-year State Plan for Independent Living.
- We educate to ensure people with disabilities are valued equally and able to participate fully.
- We advocate for the human and civil rights for all Washingtonians with disabilities.
Openings
WASILC is recruiting for four council positions. Positions are open for individuals who represent or advocates for the disability community and Tribal VR Director. We are looking to increase representation from the following populations: communities of color, central, eastern, and coastal regions, and varied socio-economic backgrounds. Representatives will contribute their unique perspectives and insights on the opportunities, challenges, and barriers experienced by people with disabilities.
Time commitment
WASILC has four, two-day meetings per year (January, April, July, and October) in different areas of the state. Currently we are meeting virtually for one day per quarter. Council subcommittees also establish work plans and meet monthly by conference call to coordinate their work. Prospective members should expect to commit about 6-8 hours per month to WASILC activities, such as reading and responding to emails, participating in subcommittee activities (generally by zoom/phone), and keeping up with what's going on in your communities and statewide. Expenses incurred due to travel and lodging for WASILC related activities are reimbursable. The perfect candidate is someone with a disability or disability-related experience who is passionate about disability rights.
HOW YOU CAN ENGAGE
WASILC strives to ensure statewide representation of members who represent a broad range of individuals with geographic, disability, business, ethnic, service provider, advocacy and agency diversity. If you are committed and passionate about the values and mission of Independent Living or are interested and want more information, please contact Kim Conner, Executive Director, at Kimberly.Conner@dshs.wa.gov or 360.819.0672 (cell).
To apply, submit an online application to the Governor’s office of Board and Commissions.
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Interested in serving on Commissions and Boards?
Monthly Upcoming Appointment Opportunities
Washington is home to vibrant communities and diverse Washingtonians who all have unique talents, skills and experiences. Governor Inslee places a high priority on boards, commissions, and agencies that are reflective of the diverse make-up of Washington and that utilize the impressive talent of Washingtonians. We are always seeking skilled and experienced individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds to participate in boards and commissions ensuring an effective and representative government.
We are excited to share the highlighted Current and Upcoming Gubernatorial Appointment Opportunities.
As someone with deep roots in your respective communities and organizations, we hope that you will share these opportunities. Anyone interested in being appointed will need to fill out this Application. Please explore the Boards and Commissions Profiles if you are interested in learning more about the many opportunities to get involved!
Thank you for your assistance in helping Governor Inslee find well-rounded candidates with significant talent and diverse experiences. Please feel free to reach out to Boards and Commissions staff with any questions you might have. Thank you for your time.
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Washington Courts – Proposed Rule Changes to the Code of Judicial
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Say It Out Loud Conference
We ARE Family
Honoring and recognizing the many structures and diverse expressions of families, biological and chosen.
The 2022 Annual SIOL Conference will be Virtual
Thursday, May 26
 The Saying It Out Loud (SIOL) Conference focuses on information sharing and networking to improve behavioral health services and decrease disparities faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals. The conference strives to provide space to educate and share knowledge with attendees to better serve and support LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Find out more about the SIOL conference by visiting this link.
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Jobs Opportunities for LGBTQ Washingtonians
Check out the list of job opportunities for the community on our Careers Opportunities page by visiting this link.
We are excited to share job postings sent to the LGBTQ Commission. There are three requirements to be included on our page:
- The job needs to be able to be done in Washington State (virtual works)
- The business must have an inclusivity and/or equal opportunity statement
- The job posting must include a salary range.
Please send any job opportunity to share with the community to our Program Manager, Tracey Carlos (she/her) to tracey.carlos@lgbtq.wa.gov
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