Links
Boulder
Boulder Valley Safe Schools Coalition
www.bouldersafeschools.org
Boulder Valley School District, Office of Institutional Equity & Multicultural Education
www.bvsd.org/C17/Equity/default.aspx; 303-447-5016; 6500 Arapahoe, P.O. Box, 9011, Boulder, Co. 80301
The goal of BVSD Equity is to address values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices in school and district processes that marginalize and silence the voices of diverse populations. This Website is intended to be a resource for equity education in Boulder Valley schools as well as the broader community.
BVSD Talented and Gifted Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Youth (TAG – GLBT)
http://www.bvsd.org/C16/Gifted/Pages/gglbt.aspx
Focuses on increasing awareness of and advocacy for gifted gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth. Website includes links to newsletter, information about LGBT-friendly colleges, and statement about appropriate education for gifted LGBT students
City of Boulder, Office of Human Rights
www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1969&Itemid=463
303-441-3140; 1101 Arapahoe Ave, 2nd Floor, Boulder
Strives to ensure protection of rights afforded within the city limits of Boulder by the Human Rights Ordinance
Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) provides a variety of resources and programs:
OASOS (Open and Affirming Sexual Orientation/gender identity Support) http://www.co.boulder.co.us/health/commhlth/safeZone/oasos.htm ; 303-678-6259; Provides support for youth ages 13-20 who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning, in Boulder County. Free and confidential weekly support groups
Health Outreach and Advocacy Program (HOAP)
(303) 678-6164; 529 Coffman, Suite 200, Longmont, http://www.co.boulder.co.us/health/commhlth/safezone/index.htm
Offers training on LGBTIQ issues to school staff and students, health care providers, and other youth-serving professionals. For info contact the BCPH Health Outreach and Advocacy Program:
Boulder Chapter Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG):
http://members.tde.com/pflagbldr/; phone: 303-444-8164; email: pflagbldr@tde.com
PFLAG Boulder is very active in the Boulder community, including working closely with the schools. The chapter also holds regular meetings where parents, friends, and relatives of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons can come together to discuss common issues confidentially in a supportive atmosphere.
Boulder Pride
www.boulderpride.org, email: info@boulderpride.org; 303-449-5777;
2132 14th St., Boulder 80306
Sponsors speakers bureau, hosts small groups meetings, sponsors community events, distributes regular “e-lert” with LGBT-related community happenings
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Resource Center, CU
http://www.colorado.edu/GLBTRC/about/index.html; Willard Hall 227,103 UCB Boulder, CO 80309; Phone: 303-492-1377; email: glbtrc@colorado.edu
The Resource Center is dedicated to education, outreach, information referral and dissemination, and advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) issues. Website includes links to resources, descriptions of groups and programs, etc.
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