You are invited to the 2023 Say It Out Loud Conference on May 22, 2023!

“Let’s Get Reel”: Showcasing the realities and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals from a personal perspective as well as addressing needs and inequities driven by data and the use of evidence-based care. Let’s not shy away from topics, rather elevating them to promote change

Join us in-person this year for the 2023 Say It Out Loud Conference!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Leadership Development Newsletter

Q Center

Leadership Development Advising
The Q Center offers Leadership Development Advising and Coaching on a variety of support topics. Visit our website to learn more and schedule an appointment. This offering is available to students, faculty, staff, and community.

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Located in HUSKY Union Building (HUB 315)

• Monday   10 am – 6 pm PT
• Tuesday   10 am – 6 pm PT
• Wednesday      CLOSED
• Thursday 10 am – 6 pm PT
• Friday      10 am – 6 pm PT

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The UW Q-munity are looking for student performers to perform in this year’s UW Drag Show!

The deadline to sign up for an audition is the end of Week 10 (March 11th). The auditions will be held in the first and second week of Spring Quarter. We encourage anyone (Drag Kings, Drag Queen, and anyone in between) to sign up! The UW Drag Show is on April 22nd and will be a friendly competition with prizes for participants!

Please contact asuwwsc@uw.edu if you have any questions or concerns. The flyer also includes some more details.

Signup Link: https://forms.gle/NjtED5EErPZ7SHqeA

Q Center presents their first themed newsletter: on our bodies, our health, and our wellbeing. We have a great article by Joie Rose on abortion rights plus one from Livie Jacobs on upcoming transgender health legislation. Below you’ll find the PDF of our newsletter, as well as a public page of links to all references and events referenced in the newsletter, and a link to a plaintext version of Joie’s piece

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link to resources and references made in newsletter

Trans Job Seeker Guide: Overcoming Obstacles in the Job Market

“Applying for jobs can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re a trans applicant. Do you out yourself immediately or wait until paperwork is filed? Can you avoid outing yourself at all? Can you apply with your new name or do you have to use your legal name? What about company dress codes? These are just a few questions trans job seekers ask themselves. Here’s a resource to guide trans job seekers- and help employers be more supportive.”

– Kathy Morris

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Check out the March issue of the Q Center Newsletter: Q Center March Newsletter

The Q center undergraduate-run newsletter is sent out on the first weekday of each month. It can also be read on their website, here.

WORLDS AIDS DAY

World AIDS Day is a time for our community to come together to remember all those we have lost to AIDS and to recommit to ending the stigma that still surrounds HIV. LGBTQ people in the United States and around the world continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS, especially Black and Latinx members of the community. To end the HIV epidemic, we must uplift the voices of those who have been affected and take action to fight stigma in all aspects of our lives. While HIV and AIDS is not an illness that solely affects LGBTQ+ people, a portion of queer history is marked with the negligence and intolerance of leadership during the AIDS Epidemic.

Understanding the FIGHT

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States. Gay and bisexual men made up an estimated 2% of the U.S. population in 2013 but 55% of all people living with HIV in the United States. If this continues, 1 in 6 gay and bisexual men will be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime. For Latino and Black men who have sex with men, the rates are in 1 in 4 and 1 in 2, respectively.

Transgender people have also been hit especially hard by the epidemic despite comprising a similarly small percentage of the U.S. population. One international analysis found that transgender women in certain communities have 49 times the odds of living with HIV than the general population.

Dealing with the potential consequences of bias and discrimination – job loss, homelessness, lack of healthcare insurance – often results in LGBTQ people engaging in behaviors that facilitate the spread of HIV. For example, in the face of persistent employment discrimination, many transgender women are left with few other options but to engage in survival sex work in order to meet their most basic needs. According to a 2015 survey of more than 27,000 transgender people, “The rate of HIV [diagnosis] was…five times higher among those who have participated in sex work at any point in their lifetime” than among those who have not
“HIV and the LGBTQ Community.” HRC, www.hrc.org/resources/hrc-issue-brief-hiv-aids-and-the-lgbt-community.

Continuing the FIGHT

Moving forward we can all do better to support the eradication of HIV/AIDS as well as supporting those afflicted. For Example:

· Urge Congress and the White House officials to mount the strongest possible response to the epidemic in the form of fully funded public health programs, as well as common sense policy solutions such as comprehensive sex education and syringe/needle exchange.

· Support and fund educational programs for LGBTQ people and allies about the current realities of HIV as well as the effects of stigma on the very communities that are most in need.

· Mobilize alongside LGBTQ people to take action in support of ending the dual epidemics of HIV and HIV-related stigma.

· Advocate for the dignity, rights, and well-being of people living with and affected by HIV in all aspects of life and at every level of society.

The CDC has put together a multitude of resources that include toolkits on preparing messaging, creating promotional material, sharing resources, and continuing the momentum.

Link: https://www.cdc.gov/worldaidsday/index.html

NOVEMBER 3, 2020: ELECTION DAY

Hello QSC Director here, I just wanted to share some words with everyone about the upcoming election. There have been rampant anti-LGBT rhetoric ads as Election Day has approached. These posts have implied that on election day there may be acts of violence against the queer community and specifically transgender POC. While these rumors are unfounded, there is no question that the next couple weeks will be filled with anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty about the future. This is not a message to instill fear or nerves, my intention is not to fear monger. Stay safe and mindful as the next couple weeks unfold. Within this newsletter there will be mental health resources, physical safety resources, and guides for allies on how to best support our queer friends.

Self Defense Tips:

a. https://safety.lovetoknow.com/personal-safety-protection/self-defense-tip
b. https://www.insider.com/best-self-defense-tips-everyone-should-know-2018-3
c. https://campussafetyuniversity.com/physical-safety-self-defense-tips-techniques/

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386): They specialize in young LGBTQ people’s mental health, and they’re available 24/7.They’re a great resource if you need help or just want to talk about your life

LGBT National Youth Talkline

LGBT National Youth Talkline (1-800-246-7743): The Talkline is open daily, with trained peer counselors ready to talk about mental health, dating, coming out, sexual health, or anything you need.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline

National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline (800-950-NAMI): NAMI offers a daily hotline that you can call to talk about mental health and to find resources in your area.

Understand the adversity LGBTQ people face:

To be a good ally, it’s important to understand how LGBTQ people’s gender identity and sexuality exist in relation to other social issues. The queer community has a long history with sex work, including but not limited to survival sex, or when someone will “trade sex for basic needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing.” They also face an overwhelming amount of workplace discrimination: The Williams Institute reports that lesbian, gay, and bisexual employees are more likely to report being fired from a job or denied a position compared to their straight counterparts.

A good ally offers financial support:

Crowdfunding is one of the most popular ways to directly support LGBTQ people. Rainbow Campaign hosts campaigns by LGBTQ folks, and thousands of initiatives for queer financial support can be found on GoFundMe. Searching the phrase “transgender,” for instance, brings up more than 6,000 results.

Uplift the most marginalized in the community

A good LGBTQ ally understands how to lift up not just queer voices but black queer voices, queer sex workers’ voices, and impoverished trans people’s voices, among other identities. People of color are more likely to identify as queer than whites, and we suffer disproportionately and systematically from poverty, unemployment, and other economic issues.

Valens, Ana. “Here’s What a Good LGBTQ Ally Looks Like.” Vox, Vox, 22 June 2019, www.vox.com/identities/2019/6/22/18700875/lgbtq-good-ally

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Email: asuwqsc@uw.edu

A virtual drop-in support space for any student needing to talk with others, facilitated by counselors

To join the Zoom, go to https://uw-phi.zoom.us/j/92682426611

SSW student group QT (Queer/Trans) welcomes incoming and returning students and shares resources.

• Facebook group is for LGBTQ students here at UW SSW: facebook.com/groups/UWSSWQT
• The SSW has a page that lists some helpful resources-
  www.socialwork.uw.edu/trans-student-resources

Develop skills for working together as an interprofessional care team to provide safe, welcoming and high quality care to LGTBQ+ patients.

Register Here
https://collaborate.uw.edu/student-portal/ipals/

The Interprofessional Active Learning Series (iPALS) is a curricular IPE offering that provides opportunities for students to learn and practice the core competencies of collaborative practice. Through the use of clinical cases, examples of system-level interventions, tools for ethical decision-making, and skills for community advocacy, students are provided the opportunity to meet and work alongside future colleagues from across 12 health profession training programs.

EduMed connects students with the best and most affordable higher education programs in the medical and allied health fields. This scholarship and resource guide is designed to help transgender students find the resources they need to make their dreams a reality. It looks at academic and career tools, discusses options for social support and networking, and outlines a few financial aid options. The scholarships listed are particularly useful because they are open to transgender students interested in earning a degree in any field, including healthcare.

Transgender Students

Free webinar on Cultural Humility: Critical Issues in LGBTQIA Patient Care, training through NAADC.

Webinar is Wednesday, 7/29/20, 12pm PST

https://www.naadac.org/cultural-humility-LGBTQIA-critical-issues-webinar?_zs=Jqu2P1&_zl=a5Bq5

Fill out the link below if you are interested in a queer/trans winter hangout event! This could be used for networking, co-working, doing puzzles / board games, watching a movie, etc.

If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, please completed this poll by THIS THURSDAY to find a time that will work for the most people:  https://www.when2meet.com/?8767870-HvPiE  

Additionally, there has been a huge bag of makeup that has been donated from Thrive Causemetics, via Ingersoll Gender Center. This high quality vegan make-up is free for anyone who is trans, nonbinary, etc, or questioning/exploring their gender identity and present at the event!

Trans Intracommunity Support: a Scoping Literature Review

Intracommunity support and knowledge sharing is used in trans communities as they continue to navigate systems of oppression. Even for individuals with access to accepting families and service providers, connecting with other trans individuals can provide useful insight and resources.

Happy National Coming Out Day!

We love that we get to celebrate this special day by opening our 2019-20 scholarship application!

Through this program, Pride Foundation provides critical financial resources and community support to LGBTQ+ and allied student leaders across the Northwest.  Since awarding our first scholarship in 1993, we have awarded over $6 million to more than 1,800 students in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Through the incredible generosity of our community, Pride Foundation has more than 60 scholarship funds—but students only need to complete one application. The variety of different funds allow us to offer a wide range of scholarship awards that encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests to apply.

LGBTQ+ and allied students who live in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington are likely eligible to apply for a Pride Foundation Scholarship—you can find out more details about the criteria, process, and the application here. 

Please spread the word to students in your networks—or apply yourself! Applications are due Friday, January 10, 2020.

We cannot wait to meet the 2020 cohort of Pride Foundation Scholars!

UW Medicine’s Health Equity department and the UW TGNB Health Program are hosting a community conversation on Tuesday October 22nd from 6pm to 8pm. This is an opportunity for the TGNB community and their caregivers to tell UW Medicine about their experiences with the UW health system as TGNB identified folks and/or their caregivers.

The event will be held at Lifelong, 1016 E Pike St 3rd Fl, Seattle, WA, 98122

TGNB Community Conversation Flyer FINAL with No Speakers (01 October 2019) (1)

The *QT Fall Welcome Event *in the SSW will be *this Thursday* from 4-7pm in room 305. Join BASW, MSW, and PhD students, along with faculty and staff, to build community and show support for our queer and trans students. We will have snacks, a craft/coloring/puzzle table, and more. Stay tuned for future QT Group events, and reach out to Vern (vharner@uw.edu)
if you want to get more involved as an organizer.

 

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