National Organization Transgender people have been subject to pervasive discrimination that has kept them, with rare exceptions, hidden from public view. While this discrimination has begun to lessen, transgender people still experience much prejudice and violence. TLDEF is committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to…
Earlham College will be hosting a conference on the transgender singing voice in early 2017. You can contribute to this wonderful opportunity by sharing your interests. If you are interested in being a part of this event, please fill out (and share!) this poll. Further questions can be directed to:…
According to new research by the Williams Institute, 1.4 Million people in the United States identify as transgender, doubling previous estimates. This is 0.6% of the U.S. population, as opposed to previous estimates of 0.3% Utilizing data from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), which includes representative state-level…
In the last several years, there has been a lot more media attention on transgender people and transgender issues, and more transgender people are stepping into the limelight as visible advocates and activists for their community. Part of this new visibility is due to changing public perception about LGBT people…
Two moving posts from Hoosier Chris Garrison on Indy Pride, visibility in the trans community, and the emotional price we pay for being openly ourselves. June 2016: Being the T in the LGBT Family Comes With A Price A lot has happened in the past week. I’ve had incredible highs;…
Indiana GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) Network Website: http://www.indianagsanetwork.org/ The Indiana Gender and Sexuality Alliance exists to support, connect, and empower lgbtq+ youth in schools. Connect to the Indiana GSA by joining their email list Start a GSA in your school, register your GSA, find information on Leadership and Development,…
Kimberly Loney LMHC 3262 Mallard Cove Lane, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804 Phone: 260-418-2029 Website: http://kimberlyloney.com Are you familiar with WPATH Standards of Care version 7?: Yes Would you provide referral letters for hormone therapy?: Yes Would you provide referral letters for surgeries?: Yes Experience working with trans-identified persons? Assigned male…
Indiana Legal Services’ Low-Income LGBT Project ILS’ Low-income LGBT Project is a statewide direct service program that addresses the disproportionate poverty in the LGBT community. So like all ILS services, it targets issues affecting all poor people, like public benefits, employment, personal safety, and healthcare, and issues more common to…
On Tuesday, June 7, please join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis at noon at the Scottish Rite Cathedral as we celebrate Pride Month. Rotarian President Elect Sheila Carlson and her son, Brenden Paradies, will talk about the journey they have taken during Brenden’s transition- he was born a female but…
Being Transgender In Indiana: Making History Past and Present Wednesday, June 8 at 5 PM – 9 PM Indiana Historical Society Buy Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2544151 FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST Andrea James!!! Produced in cooperation with the Indiana Historical Society, BEING TRANSGENDER IN INDIANA: MAKING HISTORY PAST AND PRESENT is…
