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Massachusetts Transgender Resource Open Listing
This Wiki resource space is hosted as a public service to the transgender community by the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC), for the posting of resources, including people’s personal opinions and experiences. Opinions and postings on this Wiki are the property and responsibility of the people who post them and do not necessarily represent the position of MTPC or any of its members. The information is not the property of, nor regularly and constently monitored by, MTPC or its members. Postings go directly from the person who posts to the Wiki. If you have a comment or complaint, please email web@mtpc.org.
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[edit] Resources for New England Trans Folk
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[edit] Health Resources
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Electrolysis/Laser Hair Removal
Holistic/Alternative Medicine/Chiropratic
[edit] General Help
How To Guide
Changing your name, handling discrimination, choosing a therapist, etc.
Transphobic/Discriminating People/Places/Things
Applying for Public Assistance Programs
[edit] Support
Parents, Partners, Friends of TG
[edit] Arts / Social
Social Groups, Performance Spaces, Poetry, Theater, & Music
[edit] Legal / Employment
Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates - free legal clinic for low-income transgender people
Employers with Transgender Friendly Policies
Your legal standing in Massachusetts Knowing the full extent of the law can mean the difference between security and undue risk. It may also provide you with the legal recourse you need when you have been discriminated against or have suffered harassment or violence. A publication of MTPC.
Transgender Legal Issues in New England, a publication of Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
Small Business Basics: How Small Businesses Can Create Fair Workplaces for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Employees From HRC, a toolkit to help small businesses provide equal benefits, employment protections and an inclusive work environment for all their employees.
[edit] Activist Organizations
Transgender Specific National/Statewide Activist Organizations
GLBT Organizations (Massachusetts)
GLBT & Allied National Advocacy/Activist Organizations
GLBT Statewide Advocacy Organizations
[edit] Advocacy Supporting Materials
Please visit MTPC's Legislative Resources page for a listing of MTPC's legislative advocacy resources.
NCTE's Resource Listing - the National Center for Transgender Equality's publications in support of pro-trans advocacy.
Transgender Equality: A Handbook for Activists and Policymakers (2000) This handbook provides activists and policy-makers with the tools they need to pass Transgender-inclusive non-discrimination and anti-violence legislation. An invaluable resource guide, providing an introduction to Transgender issues, model language for legislation, talking points, responses to frequently asked questions, and a comprehensive resource listing and bibliography. A publication of NGLTF.
Transgender Glossary of Terms - On the GLAAD website, a pretty good glossary.
High School/College Organizing - tips and talking points. A publication of MTPC.
Transgender Student Access prepared by United States Student Association
Beyond the Binary: A Tool-Kit for Gender Identity Activism in Schools Co-created by Transgender Law Centre, Gay-Straight Alliance Network & National Center for Lesbian Rights, provides students and their allies with practical and accessible tools to support their efforts to make schools safe and welcoming for all students regardless of gender identity. An executive summary is also available.
Transsexual and Transgender Policies in Sport The Gay Games has developed a gender identity policy about “men, women, transgender and intersex” athletes. In 2004, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced the Stockholm Consensus on sex reassignment surgery to allow “transsexual” athletes to compete at the Olympics.
Transgender Health: A Resource for Primary Care Providers Includes: Transgender Health Resources for Massachusetts and Surrounding Areas (New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont)
NYC Trans Homeless Shelter Policy
Transgender HIV/AIDS Health Services Best Practices Guidelines New guidelines for HIV/AIDS health services for transgender individuals have been developed by the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s HIV Health Services.
Stonewalled Police Abuse and Misconduct Against Lesbian, Gay and Transgender People in the U.S. By Amnesty International
Intelligence Report 'Disposable People' Rage against transgendered escalates to violence
Roberts Rules of Order - Essential reading for how to run or participate in a productive meeting. Also helpful in understanding how government meetings are run.
[edit] Trainings
MTPC Trainings Professional training in a variety of Transgender-related subject areas, provided by MTPC.
[edit] Trans Media
[edit] Guidelines for adding resources
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- Resources should fall within MTPC's mission.
- Resource categories should be added only as needed (avoid empty listings).
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