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SUMMARY:Say it Out Load Conference
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Peer Workforce Development and the Washington Health Care Authority \nSay It Out Loud conference: Monday\, May 18\, 2026\, at the Tulalip Resort and Casino\, Tulalip\, Wash.\nThis year’s theme\, Unapologetically Us! Bold Voices\, Bright Futures!\, reflects Washington State’s commitment to centering 2SLGBTQIA+ voices\, celebrating lived experience\, and strengthening behavioral health supports across Washington State. \nNow in its 25th year\, the Say It Out Loud (SIOL) conference is built for peers\, providers\, advocates\, partners\, and community members who believe in creating systems of care where everyone is valued\, heard\, and supported. \nWhy Attend SIOL 2026  \n\nBuild meaningful community and connections\nLearn from workshops\, panels\, and conversations rooted in lived experience\nGain practical skills you can bring back to your work or organization\nEngage in an affirming space designed to inspire\, ground\, and energize\nDiscover new resources\, partnerships\, and ideas\n\nThe Say It Out Loud conference has been a force for change and support in Washington since 2001 and is sponsored by Peer Workforce Development and the Washington Health Care Authority. \nSIOL is grounded in the belief that culturally responsive\, affirming care improves outcomes — and that the voices of those most impacted must be centered in that work. SIOL offers a space for learning\, reflection\, and practical tools you can take back to your workplace or community. \nRegister Here:  Say It Out Loud Conference Registration \nApply for a scholarship\nSay It Out Loud (SIOL) Community Scholarships support individuals who want to attend the conference as participants and need financial support to do so. \nCommunity Scholarships cover conference registration. For recipients traveling 50 miles or more from the conference venue\, one night of hotel lodging may also be available to help reduce travel-related barriers. \nScholarships are limited. Please request only what you truly need so we can support as many community members as possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead the scholarship guide
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/say-it-out-load-conference/
LOCATION:Tulalip Resort Casino\, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd\, Tulalip\, WA\, 98271\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Alumni,LGBTQ+,Peer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T150000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 1 of 3: The LGBTQ+ Veteran Experience and LGBTQ+ Military History
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 1 of 3: The LGBTQ+ Veteran Experience and LGBTQ+ Military History \nTime: 1:00pm-3:00pm \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Robin Lang\, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager \nCE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. \nCourse Description: \nIn this workshop\, we look at how past policies impact LGBTQ+ veterans\, shape their experiences\, and affect their risk profile. We look at current executive orders that affect LGBTQ+ veterans as well as active-duty service members. As providers of benefits and services that affect veteran families in addition to the veteran\, we touch on how those executive orders impact spouses\, children\, family\, friends\, and co-workers. The workshop closes with a look at LGBTQ+ veterans throughout history. Many veterans served under different circumstances\, but regardless of when they served\, we see the universal constant is discrimination and harassment and how resilience and determination to demand fair treatment and equal rights prevail. \nLearning Objectives: \nUnderstand the LGBTQ+ Veteran Experience through the lenses of cultural forces and current viewpoints.\nLearn the impact of historical policies on veteran risk profiles and specific risk profile categories.\nRecognize groups impacted\, and effects caused by DoD and Executive policies\, the veteran community\, and the civilian community.\nLearn the impact of current executive orders\, rescinded orders\, and State laws on those currently serving\, veterans\, family members\, friends\, and acquaintances.\nRecognize individual contributions of LGBTQ+ veterans throughout history\, and recognize commonalities of service across generations. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/lgbtq-veteran-allyship-workshop-1-of-3-the-lgbtq-veteran-experience-and-lgbtq-military-history/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,LGBTQ+,Veteran,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T192822
CREATED:20260429T232636Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 2 of 3:  WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program\, Common Yet Harmful Experiences and Washington State Definition of Veteran
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 2 of 3: \nWDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program\, Common Yet Harmful Experiences and Washington State Definition of Veteran \nTime: 1:00pm-3:00pm \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Robin Lang\, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager \nCE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. \nCourse Description: \nIn this workshop\, we learn about the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs LGBTQ+ Veterans Program\, one of only two legislatively mandated state programs in the nation. We also learn about the recently expanded State of Washington definition of Veteran which allows more veterans to be eligible for state benefits. We will learn how this will impact veterans and address past inequalities. \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify resources available to service and benefit providers.\nIdentify resources available to LGBTQ+ veterans and families\nRecognize the effects of commonplace but significant behaviors on LGBTQ+ folx.\nIdentify the impacts of race\, sexual trauma\, Traumatic Brain Injury diagnosis\, PTSD\, mental health disorders\, sexual identity and gender identity on accessing benefits\nUnderstand the impact of Washington State’s expanded definition of veteran\nIdentify resources for veterans impacted by errors in\, or injustices caused by incorrect information in official DoD records\nRecognize pathways available for those impacted by Article 125 convictions\, unfavorable discharges and characterization of serve\, errors\, and injustices. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/lgbtq-veteran-allyship-workshop-2-of-3-wdva-lgbtq-veteran-program-common-yet-harmful-experiences-and-washington-state-definition-of-veteran/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,LGBTQ+,Veteran,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T150000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 3 of 3: Inclusive Practices
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship\, Workshop 3 of 3: Inclusive Practices \nTime: 1:00pm-3:00pm \nLocation: Virtual/Online \nInstructor: Robin Lang\, WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Program Manager \nCE credits: Unavailable for this course at this time. \nCourse Description: \nIn this workshop\, we cover LGBTQ+ cultural competencies and ways to be a better ally. Topics include sexual identities\, gender identities\, gender expression\, emotional attraction\, sexual attraction\, intersectionality\, dominant culture\, pronouns\, inclusive practices\, privilege\, and coming out. \nLearning Objectives: \nThe overarching objective of this workshop is\, that by learning about LGBTQ+ veteran experiences\, available resources\, and inclusive practices\, it will help participants create a welcoming environment where LGBTQ+ veterans can receive their benefits or services without fear of mistreatment. Participants will: \nUnderstand cultural competence and allyship.\nRecognize symbols of allyship and their impact.\nIdentify common sexual identities and gender identities.\nUnderstand gender binary and non-binary folx.\nIdentify and recognize common LGBTQ+ flags.\nUnderstand the process of coming out.\nUnderstand the impact of Intersectionality.\nUnderstand gender pronouns and pronoun etiquette.\nIdentify and recognize the impact of Dominant Culture.\nDifferentiate between Gender Identity\, Gender Expression\, Sex assigned at birth\, Physical attraction and Emotional attraction.\nUnderstand common terms in the LGBTQ+ community\, and the impact of evolving language.\nRecognize privileges not experienced by many LGBTQ+ folx that dominant culture takes for granted. \n“Therapeutic Court Association of Washington is sharing this event for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with\, endorsing\, or sponsoring the event.”
URL:https://tcaofwa.org/event/lgbtq-veteran-allyship-workshop-3-of-3-inclusive-practices-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,LGBTQ+,Veteran,Webinar
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