Policies

Nondiscrimination Statement

Last updated: October 6, 2026

Bridging the Gap serves everyone with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate in our programs, services, events, training, or employment on the basis of:

  • race, color, ethnicity, or national origin
  • religion or creed
  • sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression
  • age
  • disability, including the use of a trained service animal
  • marital or family status
  • immigration or citizenship status
  • language spoken
  • veteran or military status
  • any other characteristic protected by federal, Washington State, or local law

Language access

Our team speaks Somali and English. If you need help in another language, tell us, and we will do our best to find a way to communicate with you.

Reasonable accommodations

If you need an accommodation to take part in a program or event, such as a different format, materials in another form, or help with physical access, please contact us ahead of time and we will work with you.

Raising a concern

If you believe you have been treated unfairly, please contact us at admin@btgwa.com or 253-247-2584. We will listen, look into your concern, and respond. You also have the right to contact the appropriate government agency, such as the Washington State Human Rights Commission.