Trans Tea x DOC

Join us Tuesday, May 6, in VU 740 at 4:00 PM for our collaborative Trans Tea with the DOC! This meeting will center the intersections between disability identities and gender nonconforming identities, with space to share our experiences whether we have lived experience in the disability community or not. Along with student staff from LGBTQ+ Western, we will be joined by Oscar, a student employee at the DOC, to talk about what it’s like to be both trans and disabled and share some resources for access both on and off campus.  

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Trans Tea is a space for trans-spectrum and non-binary students and allies to come together to discuss current events, learn about services and resources, and enjoy tea and snacks.

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Accessibility Information:
AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: This event is intended for all participants including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation or TypeWell transcription), please contact disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

VU 740 is in the Viking Union. Viking Union is an ADA accessible building. Button activated entrances are located on the southeast side and northwest side of the building near Garden Street. Elevators provide access to all levels.

VU 740 typically has standard height chairs with freely rotating table attachments and fixed arm rests about 18” wide. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.  

ADA accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located on the 3rd floor (VU 714 are all-gender and ADA accessible and VU 351 and 353 are all-gender) and the 7th floor (VU 714 and 717 are ADA accessible and all-gender and VU 715 and 716 are all-gender).

There is a quiet Meditation Room on the 7th floor of the VU. 

Please refer to the Campus Map and select the ‘Accessibility’ filter for information about the nearest accessible doors, elevators, walkways, routes, and parking spots.
 
Masks are strongly encouraged and will be available upon request. Help protect our community by wearing a mask.

Please refrain from wearing scented products such as perfume, cologne, and fragrant personal care products while using this space, as they can trigger serious health issues for those with fragrance allergies and/or chemical sensitivities. We appreciate your cooperation in making this area accessible! For more information, visit the Accessible Spaces: A Fragrance-Free Toolkit.

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Image Description: a black background with a blue, pink, and white gradient on the right side. In the center of the gradient is a circular image bordered by leaves of a person in orange watching the disability pride flag being raised on campus. In the top left, white bold text reads “Trans Tea Community Gatherings, 3rd meeting of the quarter”. Middle left text reads “Trans Tea with the DOC” using the blue, green, and teal DOC logo to represent the word DOC. Bottom left text reads “4-5 PM, May 6th, VU 740"