A Shoreline twist on a traditional feira/feria-a fair to celebrate what it means to be Latine/x. There will be a live performance of Folklorico dancers and a proclamation issued by the Mayor of Shoreline.
A Shoreline twist on a traditional feira/feria-a fair to celebrate what it means to be Latine/x. There will be a live performance of Folklorico dancers and a proclamation issued by the Mayor of Shoreline.
In recognition of National Coming Out Day on Oct 11th, the yəhaw̓ Center for Student Empowerment is hosting a celebration for students, staff & faculty. We will offer refreshments, crafts, and community resources.
Everyone is welcomed to attend and learn about the history of national coming out day and current issues facing LGBTQ+ community.
DATE: 10/9/2025
TIME: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
PLACE: Rm 9114, yəhaw̓ Center for Student Empowerment
We hope you can join us for these upcoming events!
“Alimento para [el] Cérebro” – Film Screening & Discussion
Join us as we screen the documentary Madre Agua, a 2018 film about indigenous rights to water in Bolivia. This event coincides with Student Life’s food trucks, so we will be encouraging participants to grab some food and bring it in to enjoy during the film! After, we will host a short discussion about the film’s themes and share some snacks with participants.
DATE: 10/1/2025
TIME: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
PLACE: PUB 9208, Quiet Dining Room
“Vamos [a] Aprender” – Come Learn From/With Us
Join Latine/x Shoreline community members as they share elements of their culture in the way that we do it best—through spending time together, telling stories, and teaching others what our families taught us
DATE: 10/8/2025
TIME: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
PLACE: PUB 9215, Main Dining Room
“Cima Cultural” Cultural Celebration in Community (in Partnership with LETI)
Join us for a Shoreline twist on a traditional feira/feria—a fair to celebrate what it means to be Latine/x. We will have performances, food, art, and many opportunities to learn what Latinidad is all about!
The Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) invites you to join the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities in the United States.
Come enjoy birthday cupcakes and learn more about the ADA with members of the AAC!
In 1973, homosexuality was officially removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), marking a historic shift in the medicalization of queer identity. Yet, even after this major milestone—and the later removal of “ego-dystonic homosexuality” in 1987—the queer community has continued to grapple with intersecting systems of oppression.
Today, it’s estimated that 3 to 5 million LGBTQ+ people in the United States live with a disability. Despite the queer community’s history of resilience and mutual support, LGBTQ+ individuals with disabilities still face significant barriers to inclusion, even within LGBTQ+ spaces themselves. Pride events, for example, can be inaccessible due to physical limitations like a lack of ramps, accessible restrooms, reserved seating, or the absence of sign language interpretation. As a result, many queer disabled people are excluded from the very celebrations meant to affirm their identities.
Fortunately, organizations like The Trevor Project are pushing back. They’re working to dismantle ableism and heteronormativity together, recognizing that liberation for one part of the community must include all of us.
The statistics are eye-opening. A study by The Trevor Project found that among LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities:
48% had been diagnosed with ADHD
32% with a developmental or learning disorder
28% with a physical disability
72% with a mental health disorder
To put that last number in perspective, the national average of depression among all adults aged 18–25 is 18.6%. The disparity speaks volumes. LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those with disabilities, are more likely to experience discrimination, bullying, and social rejection, all of which contribute to increased rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
It’s also important to understand that disability does not determine a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation. Disabled people can be gay, straight, trans, nonbinary, or anywhere else on the gender and sexuality spectrums. Yet, disabled individuals are often infantilized, their identities questioned or dismissed entirely, even in adulthood. This dehumanization deepens the disparagement they face and limits their access to affirming spaces.
The overlapping experiences of ableism and queerphobia lead to compounded challenges in schools, where bullying is more common; in healthcare, where bias can lead to inadequate care; and in the workplace, where discrimination and lack of accommodations contribute to higher unemployment and poverty rates.
These realities highlight a call to action for college campuses, healthcare providers, employers, and LGBTQ+ organizations alike. True inclusion means recognizing and actively removing barriers, not only physical ones but cultural and systemic ones as well. Creating accessible and affirming environments isn’t optional; it’s essential. Shoreline has a unique opportunity to push this conversation forward. When we are organizing events, designing buildings, working on policy, or simply being a better ally, our actions can help shape a world where disabled LGBTQ+ people are not only included, but truly celebrated.
How are we doing?
Please submit feedback about the information that the Accessibility Advisory Committee shares to Miranda Levy via email at mlevy@shoreline.edu so that the committee can review together and serve the campus community better.
We’d like to invite you to a very special event happening next week.
Nationally acclaimed educator, scholar, and strategist, Dr. Michael Benitez Jr. will be on campus to present his keynote:
Navigating the Current Moment: Understanding the Shifts in Culture, Education, and Society for College Campuses.
“We are living in a time of rapid change—shifting policies, cultural tensions, and evolving conversations around identity, education, and leadership. Dr. Michael Benitez offers an insightful, real-time analysis of today’s most pressing issues, breaking down their impact on campuses, communities, and workplaces. With his signature ability to connect historical context to current realities, he provides audiences with the tools to navigate challenges, engage in critical dialogue, and build stronger, more resilient institutions and communities.”
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Place: 9000 Building – Main Dining Room
This keynote address is open to the public so please spread the word and bring a friend.
We hope you can join us for this valuable and timely discussion.
Shoreline Community College is pleased to host a screening of “Asog” in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
“Asog” is a touching tale of survival, resistance, and solidarity, as told by the real-life victims of the Super Typhoon Yolanda that devastated the Philippines in 2013. An award-winning film that premiered in 2023, the film follows the unlikely friendship between Jaya and Arnel, as they find their way to Sicogon together.
The film is 1 hr 39 mins, in Tagalog and other dialects with English captions. This screening is sponsored in partnership by SCC Gender Equity Center and WAVES Asian & Pacific Islander Student Center.
Food and drinks will be provided after the screening.
The WAVES Center presents Lunch & Learn: Celebrating Thai Food and Community in the U.S.
WHEN: Thurs, 5/22 from 12:30 – 2:00 pm
WHERE: Quiet Dining Room (9208).
Dr. Mark Padoongpatt will discuss his book “Flavors of Empire: Food and the Making of Thai America,” which explores how and why Thai food shaped the contours of Thai American community and identity.
A light lunch from Eat & Go Thai Street Food will be served.
Dr. Padoongpatt is Associate Professor of Asian American Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies, and the Director of the Asian and Asian American Studies Program at the University of Las Vegas.
