Even though great strides have been made at UC Davis in promoting the goals of DEI in our classrooms, anecdotally we know that many LGBTQIA+ students continue to feel invisible and that their needs are not being acknowledged. In this presentation, we discuss the importance of addressing this issue in a classroom setting and present a number of pedagogical practices instructors across disciplines may use to validate LGBTQIA+ identities without placing the burden for representation on students themselves. Without engaging in such practices as educators, we cannot fully contribute to the university’s mission to embrace diversity and prepare students to enter into dynamic futures. The presentation will also include resources that audience members can later consult to further their understanding.