What is an LGBT affinity group?

The LGBTQ Affinity Group was formally created in fall 2014 for faculty, staff and administrators who feel an affinity with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, ally, questioning and queer (LGBTQ) communities at the University of La Verne.

Why is LGBT inclusion important?

13 With better life-sustaining and consistent care, more transgender Americans can lead healthy and productive lives with fewer negative health outcomes and lower health-care costs. Businesses that promote LGBTQ inclusion report higher levels of employee satisfaction and lower turnover rates.

What is the LGBTQ committee?

The Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Issues (LGBTQ) addresses many important issues of interest to LGBTQ medical students, resident and fellows, LGBTQ physicians, patients and our straight allies.

What is an affinity network?

A Community of Inclusion Affinity networks are voluntary associations composed of faculty and staff and are formed around shared identities, purposes, and common interests. These can include race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, etc.

How do you promote LGBT inclusivity?

Here are some key LGBTQ+ inclusion strategies that SMEs can consider adopting for a more LGBTQ+ friendly workforce:

1. Review your policies for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
2. Provide LGBTQ+ training.
3. Set up an LGBTQ+ network.
4. Appoint LGBTQ+ allies.
5. List your pronouns.
6. Incorporate gender-neutral language.
7. Create unisex toilets.

How can I be LGBT inclusive?

Once you are educated about LGBT people, step in and educate others. Respond when you hear others using non-inclusive language, making derogatory jokes, using incorrect assumptions/stereotypes, voicing misinformation, etc. Tell them why you think their comment was inappropriate and how they can improve it.

Is Cambridge MA LGBT friendly?

Cambridge has been named the third-queerest city in America by The Advocate, an LGBT publication.

What are Amazon warriors?

The Amazon Warriors mission is to provide its members a professional network, a means in which to organize community outreach programs, to aid veterans during their transition into the Amazon workforce, and to be a direct or indirect resource for the military veteran and spouse recruiting.

Where do LGBTQ people meet?

Some of the more popular platforms specifically for women who are looking for women are HER, Pink Sofa, Scissr and Gaydar Girls. For women who identify as “femme”, there is also Pink Lobster. You’ll also find women looking for women on non-specialist websites like OK Cupid, Plenty of Fish, Tinder and Match.com.