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CHICAGO, July 12 (UPI) -- A Chicago lesbian says she has decided not to sue the homeless shelter that allegedly discriminated against her because of her sexual orientation.
Michelle Wang said she opted not to proceed with legal action after officials at New Life Interim Housing agreed to teach employees how not to discriminate against gay, lesbian and trans-gendered people, the Chicago Tribune reported Thursday.
Wang, 27, filed charges in April, claiming she was denied an available bed at the Rogers Park shelter because she is a lesbian.
She said she changed her mind about suing when shelter officials seemed "appalled and upset" by the way she was treated by a staff member.
Next month about 50 New Life staffers and volunteers will begin their training on the proper use of terms and pronouns, protecting the privacy and dignity of individuals and preventing harassment, abuse and assault.
The Presbyterian pastor who co-founded the Christian ministry that runs the New Life shelter has said a clerical error and not intentional discrimination may have been to blame for the incident.
"We continue to oppose any and all discrimination, injustice, fear and prejudice," said the Rev. Bud Ogle.
The Wang case has prompted other city homeless shelters to employ similar training techniques, as well, the Tribune reported.
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