1. The Changing Landscape of Inclusion in Washington State
LGBTQ Emerging
The Changing Landscape of Inclusion in Washington State

2. What’s changed?
RCW inclusion of gender identity and gender expression
Gender-segregated facilities
Employee led transitions
Policy exploration
Directive 16-11
Safe Places
Best Practices
Employee Resource Group

4. Policy Guidance Then Now Don’t talk about it
Risk mitigation/Problem Focused
Employer led
Equal treatment
Talk about it
Employer of Choice/Strategic
Employee led
One size doesn’t fit all

5. Terminology Then Now Transsexual/Transvestite Sexual preference
Your lifestyle
Gender specific terminology
Don’t ask
Transgender/Trans
Sexual orientation
Your life
Gender neutral terminology
Do ask, seek clarification

6. Looking Forward Develop policies Follow best practices
Create inclusive environments
Teach how, not what

7. E: Ellis.Starrett@dol.wa.gov
Thank you!
Ellis Starrett P: E: