Bridge Conference 2018

Outspoken Speakers Bureau is a program of The Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse. Outspoken is made up of LGBTQ youth ages 13 through 24 who are trained and paid to share their experiences with audiences around the region. OutSpoken's goal is to increase collective understanding of the complex and unique needs as well as experiences of LGBTQ young people. This panel will center on schools and education, broadly. Youth in this panel will share stories of their time in educational institutions, will provide recommendations to improving learning environments, and educate attendees about what is needed from educators by LGBTQ youth in schools. Q&A will be held after the narrative presentation for remaining time of the session.