Breaking Barriers to Equality

1 in 5 people in the LGBT Community have a disability or chronic disease. This town hall forum will bring together leading members of the Disability and LGBT Communities to discuss common issues to unite us in a stronger effort towards equality for all people. Some topics to be discussed: *Employment: Safe workplaces, equal opportunities, fair hiring practices, non-discrimination policies. *Accessibility: (how both communities can work together to make themselves fully accessible to each other, which also includes outreach) *Healthcare Reform Issues: Community First Choice would allow that services must be provided in a home or community setting based on a written plan, instead of being forced into a nursing home because of a disability or chronic illness. *Violence/Hate Crimes: Issues that affect both communities. *Equality: Equal protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states. There will also be plenty of opportunity to mix and mingle as you discuss these important issues and share in the power of the weekend! Join us.