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Ally Resources and Educational Information

50+ Resources For LGBTQIA Allies

Vocab, videos, lists, and links

Outwords Journey

Monthly Storytelling Events educate and entertain while increasing a feeling of community.

Intersex FAQ

Answers to many questions about intersex people

Fact Sheet: Transgender Health
and Medical-Legal Partnerships

This fact sheet describes common social and legal needs that affect the health of transgender individuals, and ways integrated legal services can help meet those needs.

Understanding Non-Binary People

How to Be Respectful and Supportive

Our Trans Loved Ones

This guide focuses on providing support for families and friends of transgender and gender-expansive children, adolescents, and adults.

Interface Project

Communicating the lived experiences of intersex people

Equal Restroom Access Fact Sheet

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Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life

A Guide to Being a Good AllyTips for Allies of Transgender People

LGBTQIA+ Glossary of Terms for
Health Care Teams

This publication contains a comprehensive list of terminology and definitions relevant to the health care and identities of LGBTQIA+ people.

Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender People

FAQ from transequality.org

An Ally’s Guide to Terminology:
Talking About LGBT People & Equality

Designed for new allies who want to support LGBT Americans but often face an array of confusing terminology and language, this short guide offers an overview of essential vocabulary, terms to avoid, and a few key messages for talking about various issues.

AllyResources

General Educational Resources

Transgender Reading List for Children

Planned Parenthood - Transgender Identities

Library of Transgender Resources - Oak Park Library

HRC Transgender Resources and Articles

Transgender Reading List for Young Adults

Planned Parenthood -
Sex and Gender Identity

Intersex Resource Topics

Gender Spectrum YouTube Channel

Transgender Reading List for Adults

National Center for Transgender Equality

Intersex Information

GeneralEducation
ComingOut

Coming Out

Story.lgbt - Coming Out Stories

What is Coming Out?

HRC - Coming Out to your Doctor

For Parents

Comprehensive List of Parenting Resources, Gender Spectrum

ForParents

For Youth

Trans Teens Online Talk Group

The Trans Teens  Online Talk Group is a weekly moderated group for trans and gender expansive youth 19 and younger, to talk in a safe space and to be able to fully express themselves without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome.
Thursdays and Fridays from 6-9 pm CST

GLSEN

GLSEN believes that every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education. We are a national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters working to make this right a reality.

Q Chat Space - An Online Community for LGBTQ+ Teens

Q Chat Space is a digital online community where LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19 can chat with like-minded peers going through similar experiences in real time.

Coming Out to your Doctor Brochure

Your health is important. Being open with your health care provider about your life is important for staying healthy. This includes letting your provider know if you are LGBTQ, or have questions about your sexual orientation or gender identity.

My Story Out Loud

digital storytelling project dedicated to uplifting the narratives of LGBTQ+ youth of color and young people living with HIV across the nation by capturing our stories and experiences.

360 Youth Services -
Housing or Homeless Youth

Cornerstone Group Home and Transitional and Rapid Rehousing Programs serves young people ages 13-24 and work side by side with young people to ultimately transition to independence.

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