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LGBTQ2S Resources

How to Celebrate Pride from Home (even if you can't be out)
https://www.scarleteen.com/article/politics_sexual_identity_gender/how_to_celebrate_pride_from_home_even_if_you_cant_be_out?fbclid=IwAR3zxjR6_oOeezquteeFgdCwSB264rytM3aTD2mO2zP6jYTFKaoRdC5cu5U
Finding ways to celebrate Pride however you can is important, but nothing takes priority over your safety. 
Remember, this isn’t going to be your forever.
 
Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/06/01/supporting-black-lgbtq-youth-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR2tzOcX1cyTb-kYXi4bwiGX9nLo-O9JvHPpT0II9bxyf6dbjSNuwBJo2lo
Black lives matter, and amplifying their voices is an authentic way to share their unique experiences with the world.
 
LGBTQ+ Orgs: We Must Do More to End Racism, Racial Violence
https://www.advocate.com/news/2020/5/29/lgbtq-orgs-we-must-do-more-end-racism-racial-violence?fbclid=IwAR28KcqyZStvnbMplfrkJtGpf-hviPlc9XInjUqsQEMGITU5IdFWzv0agz4
“Many of our organizations have made progress in adopting intersectionality as a core value and have committed to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. But this moment requires that we go further — that we make explicit commitments to embrace anti-racism and end white supremacy, not as necessary corollaries to our mission, but as integral to the objective of full equality for LGBTQ people.”
 
Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/06/01/supporting-black-lgbtq-youth-mental-health/?fbclid=IwAR32xf3dOBUmJsM1vDISkNVS3yX-0i67CawfE7Bz7w3YI2jnG-u8qAjZ2Qk
Black lives matter, and amplifying their voices is an authentic way to share their unique experiences with the world.
 
Becoming Out: a totally non-exhaustive, step by step guide to coming out
https://www.scarleteen.com/article/relationships_sexual_identity_etc/becoming_out?fbclid=IwAR2FlYhyyw43NBERxon21W8VJuLR0jh2jy42XJyNzBGHsPPrKcHaSbdf0E4
WHEN DOES IT GET EASIER?
Coming out is not something that happens just once. 
However, the more we do it, and the more support we have around us that we can rely on, the easier it gets!
No matter what happens, remember: you’ve planned for this. You know where your exits are, who’s on your team, and where you can find support, whether it’s from friends, partners, family members, folk on the internet or anyone else you know will be there.
 
Holding Hands Is an Act of Resistance for Same-Sex Couples
https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2020/7/08/holding-hands-act-resistance-same-sex-couples?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=commentary&fbclid=IwAR1s-INexoViA0sUuqeZRrIxUI7g4j47p2XrLIRAbjksMt5cP2zxDsUMr9Y
Fear should not stop me from being myself. There is so much beauty in our differences. There is so much to be gained by taking the time to learn from and about each other.

National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2020
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2020/?fbclid=IwAR07NdKt8Lxf7IEyqVVgZ8Bp3eMv9iN9CCM6gU1eg46MvsnoaqP0Nm4GDhQ
The world can be a tough place for LGBTQ youth. 1 in 3 LGBTQ youth reported that they had been physically threatened or harmed in their lifetime due to their LGBTQ identity. 40% of LGBTQ respondents seriously considered attempting suicide in the past twelve months. The outcomes for transgender and nonbinary youth are even more dire, with more than half having seriously considered suicide in the past year. 
Despite the need for support, nearly half of transgender and nonbinary youth didn't receive wanted mental health care due to concerns related to LGBTQ competence of providers. In addition to lack of competency, LGBTQ youth also have to deal with the threat of the discredited but widespread practice of conversion therapy.
By looking at outcomes specific to LGBTQ youth, we can also identify ways to better support them. For example, transgender and nonbinary youth who reported having pronouns respected by all or most people in their lives attempted suicide at half the rate of those who did not.
 
Watch a New Short Film that Captures the Magic of Drag Queen Story Hour
https://www.them.us/story/tall-tales-with-true-queens-short-film?fbclid=IwAR2qnpAtOdhlCemJUOZpVAfB8xywWb52ezxyVbN5RDOHiv-s13J5YXXHEfk
“What is a drag queen?”
“...umm, a Queen of Dragons?”
Our drag queens are integral to our communities! 
You will find them constantly involved in helping out with other local organizations, charities, and non-profit groups.
Besides having a magic which is all their own, they include you in that magic as well.
 
“Asexual,” “Deadname,” “Biromantic” and More Added to Dictionary
https://www.them.us/story/lgbtq-terms-added-to-dictionary?fbclid=IwAR3jQ2voBgW0MVpXgw40BPia8pL1qnj2UczD9UEd72A7hFMX32Y23Wwgjl8
Language evolves!
“2020 has been a year of change like never before, affecting how we live, work, interact — and how we use language.”
 
The Power of Queer Play in Dungeons & Dragons
https://www.tor.com/2020/02/03/the-power-of-queer-play-in-dungeons-dragons/?fbclid=IwAR1LBY0CrjCI5NhIGv7-BHPeAWC7YmO0ZoSqtShCAPUX8ltd28cRN0_E83I
In D&D there is absolutely no rules-as-written, between any gender, sexuality, or ability. 
It’s all treated the same.
 
Vulnerable LGBT+ teens feel less supported by their parents than they would have 20 years ago, alarming study finds
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/09/22/parents-lgbt-teens-less-accepting-20-years-ago-journal-child-family-studies-coronavirus-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR0kFNz9SY9KmveA0Mx-pZvR81o9yl54TPP76MoioGU5UnLrPjDI4UEgmn4
“Parental support is a huge protective factor for sexual minority youth. It helps them deal with victimization at school, for instance.”
“But if they cannot even count on parental support, you have to wonder, what are these kids going to do?”
 
8 Ways White LGBTQ+ People Can Be Better Allies to Black People
https://www.advocate.com/people/2020/8/21/8-ways-white-lgbtq-people-can-be-better-allies-black-people?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=people&fbclid=IwAR2hEWsKeZBlEJuytdSBlbGFofNEn3Ovdf_elLIjcxVjQxIC1k9wljbphak
Being a good ally goes far beyond social media.
The fight for equality is a fight that all share. This is why white LGBTQ+ people must be involved in the Black Lives Matter uprising. As the queer people of color who have been architects for both social movements demonstrate—Marsha P. Johnson, James Baldwin, and Bayard Rustin, to name a few—the struggle against bigotry is intersectional and intertwined.
 
Research Brief: Asexual and Ace Spectrum Youth
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/10/26/research-brief-asexual-and-ace-spectrum-youth/?fbclid=IwAR09BkS3dObHadW_J47r563UrnKR3nmmLhKLlgeUM6Nv6QM29AXr4YBMARU
New findings from the Trevor Project show that one in 10 LGBTQ+ youth actually identify as asexual or on the ace spectrum. The study looked at over 40,000 LGBTQ+ youth, and found that 10 percent said they identify as some form of asexual. Asexual youth were then given further options to describe how they identify.
 
First-ever LGBT+ marching band performs at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade after almost a century
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/11/28/lgbt-marching-band-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-lesbian-gay-big-apple-corps/?fbclid=IwAR2iIKSf18Ler1LYroH24jr6Qo98pl3-DFOCLrhBALaiGZHidztOjvUwvqM
"There are families out there in middle America, throughout the country, that are going to see this and it’s going to give hope to young people who are questioning their sexuality, their gender."
 
Holiday Self-Care Tips for LGBTQ Youth 
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/12/17/holiday-self-care-tips-for-lgbtq-youth-from-gigi-gorgeous-kalen-allen-theo-germaine-and-more/?fbclid=IwAR1AmqK-Mm_3Dc-fYQrdkX-N-GSfZkNqAmAHccPcHLf5EGZdXzFnCvwYbzI
The holidays can be a stressful time for many LGBTQ youth, especially for those who don't have access to supportive spaces. 
 
Implications of COVID-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/04/03/implications-of-covid-19-for-lgbtq-youth-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/?fbclid=IwAR36bBb6SNgj8_kX_4C4OZateND8Yd2eDha_GnEtKOYw0pG1useeNvG7LOY
This research report: (1) outlines ways that physical distancing, economic strain, and increased anxiety related to COVID-19 may impact LGBTQ youth; and (2) explains how The Trevor Project and others can work to support LGBTQ youth during this time. Although existing research points to concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on LGBTQ youth mental health and well-being, it also suggests ways these impacts can be minimized. Now more than ever, it is imperative that we increase LGBTQ youth access to a wide range of support and life-saving resources.
 
How LGBTQ youth can cope with anxiety and stress during COVID-19
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/03/26/how-lgbtq-youth-can-cope-with-anxiety-and-stress-during-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR0a6uVu1nLSP3bqncqnb2JHWYaYRGeYGhSNeK_A9TwBVrKW9zAOpjuBANw
In LGBTQ communities, “chosen family” often play a more significant role in your life than biological family, and you may find yourself separated from them and worried about their health — in addition to your own!
As LGBTQ Students, Especially Those of Color, Head Back to School, They Must Be Kept Safe — & Not Just From COVID-19
https://www.the74million.org/article/as-lgbtq-students-especially-those-of-color-head-back-to-school-they-must-be-kept-safe-not-just-from-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR0qfdQc1OxJfEsT0f4rs67Gq-B5z3XF2ZK7m-YnlrQLY4z0nQ9ynnKMlG4
“As students head back to school, it’s our duty to keep them safe. Protecting them from the spread of the coronavirus is a start. We must also ensure that LGBTQ+ students, Black students and all students who have historically been pushed to the margins of our education system have the resources and support they need to weather this crisis.”
 
We Keep Each Other Safe
https://forwardtogether.org/tools/we-keep-each-other-safe/?fbclid=IwAR0k45Vsp55fxq7iT1XVgrh1yBFIrzH6g_0ha8oGKc8C2BZ2Y06sPWrgD9U
A Guide By and For Black, Indigenous, Latinx, POC and LGBTQ Communities Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic
 
LGBT youth ‘robbed’ by coronavirus, says head of suicide-prevention org The Trevor Project
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/08/02/lgbt-youth-robbed-coronavirus-amit-paley-the-trevor-project/?fbclid=IwAR1_Yu5EinbMD3w-Zpf9XtC3Cb2MPPkI_jUPHIDTe_EEIiENVEenTIIpFr4
The coronavirus pandemic has “robbed” LGBT+ youth – who already had a higher risk of mental-health problems – of support

Implications of COVID-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention 

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/04/03/implications-of-covid-19-for-lgbtq-youth-mental- health-and-suicide-prevention/
Although youth and young adults are estimated to have the lowest mortality rates from COVID-19 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020), they are not immune to its consequences, including as it relates to mental health and well-being. 
 
All Black Lives Matter: Mental Health of Black LGBTQ Youth 
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/10/06/all-black-lives-matter-mental-health-of-black-lgbtq- youth/
Black LGBTQ youth report rates of mental health challenges comparable to or higher than the overall population of LGBTQ youth. These youth are confronted with risk factors that are not only similar to those of other LGBTQ youth but are also very different, such as racial discrimination. 
 
Breaking Barriers to Quality Mental Health Care for LGBTQ Youth 
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/08/18/breaking-barriers-to-quality-mental-health-care-for- lgbtq-youth/
To develop a more diverse workforce, the faculty, staff, and students in mental health training programs need to reflect the diversity of the youth ultimately being served. This can include hiring specifically for individuals with professional expertise, providing funding initiatives to recruit more diverse candidates, and engaging in collaborations with experts in the community, including those with lived experience. 
 
Latinx LGBTQ Youth Suicide Risk 
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/09/24/research-brief-latinx-lgbtq-youth-suicide-risk/
All youth deserve to live in a world in which they feel safe and supported. To that end, suicide prevention initiatives need to be inclusive of Latinx LGBTQ youth and mindful of the unique findings described in this brief, particularly related to the impact of immigration fears. 
 
Research Brief: Asexual and Ace Spectrum Youth 
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/10/26/research-brief-asexual-and-ace-spectrum-youth/
While not everyone who is asexual wishes to be part of the LGBTQ community, LGBTQ youth who are asexual are an often-overlooked group. These results show that most asexual youth who identify with the LGBTQ community endorse a range of sexual and romantic orientations. Additionally, more asexual youth in our sample were transgender or nonbinary compared to the overall sample of LGBTQ youth. 
What Does It Mean to Be Asexual?
https://www.dictionary.com/e/asexual-language/?fbclid=IwAR1FdC6wxsq2BsAi2alDZ0L21QJ6Beg82S3cEwkZoPMPCrj52q0v9QdCtC8
According to the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN), “an asexual person is a person who does not experience sexual attraction.” Allosexual, by contrast, is a term used in the asexual community for a person who experiences sexual attraction. (Allo– is a prefix meaning “other.”)
Asexual people also call themselves ace, with ace styled after a shortening of asexual. Ace alludes to the ace suit in playing cards, which some asexual people variously use to represent themselves.
 
Basic Questions About Being LGBTQ+ Aren't Bigoted — They're Progress
https://www.them.us/story/basic-questions-about-queerness?fbclid=IwAR3qy04e356yCUP1_rGDbKVNvSpvMSGX5f3MGDExLS2K7ykhkn3SUyNdy8w
Why is the onus on us to educate people on our community, our pronouns, the meaning of who we are?
We are our own best advocates!!! 
We have lived these experiences, we can educate health professionals, care providers, we know what is happening with our bodies. 
It may seem tedious. But to avoid the spread of misinformation it is better to create an ally by sharing your knowledge and create a teachable moment than telling someone to ‘google it.’ Or look up the information themselves!

Intersex Brochureshttps://interactadvocates.org/resources/intersex-brochures/?fbclid=IwAR26V6ym2yCMOdcHnpUqAoYBVMC8lMnIuMraO3oopmDS33KdCPGupR4rRag
People who are intersex are more common than you think! ​Experts estimate that as many as 1.7% of people are born with intersex traits – that’s about the same number of people who are born with red hair!
This is an American site which I am linking, but it is filled with great resources!
 
All Genders Deserve These Menstruation Products
https://www.advocate.com/exclusives/2019/10/07/all-genders-deserve-these-menstruation-products?fbclid=IwAR0fhUt9pwux8Th3Hp2H7SfiyEGCyw9kG5wjg8c_6MDxPo73PeCT5yT6J_s
Take the stigma out of talking about menstruation!
 
Just the Basics, Ace: An Asexuality Primer
https://www.scarleteen.com/article/relationships_sexual_identity_in_your_own_words/just_the_basics_ace_an_asexuality_primer?fbclid=IwAR2SEwvu-aI2hlcX_vZR9PZkuhlDhUMJi81Ohj75yl4OEq8KdSKCj9hDW2s
Maybe you’re wondering if you might be asexual, or a friend or romantic partner just came out to you. Maybe you’re curious to learn a little more about asexuality in case it comes up with someone you care about. Either way, I'd like to carve out a space where you can feel like you're not alone, too.

Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ+ Community
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/July-2019/Mental-Health-Challenges-in-the-LGBTQ-Community?fbclid=IwAR0ePoA2_5hms5fHLQWIvJRDHHvX5Zfz0BbjNX1fnLTpOswrk6amQkBOijQEffectively addressing LGBTQ+ mental health disparities will require our society—including friends and family and medical providers—to affirm, accept and respect the LGBTQ+ community. Everybody deserves and is worthy of access to good mental health care and support to achieve the best outcomes, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.Why All Parents Should Talk With Their Kids About Social Identity
https://www.npr.org/2019/10/08/767205198/the-things-parents-dont-talk-about-with-their-kids-but-should?fbclid=IwAR2zjC-SbutY9CFoUWbPuUvN4kafHq14BUvbGcW7mTHqauSlkSM22IrKVZ8
Why are so many parents not talking about these big social categories with their kids?
The vast majority of parents surveyed say they do feel comfortable talking about social identity. Many just don't do it.
How Often Do You Discuss Identity With Your Children?
 
Just one supportive adult Reduces the chance an LGBTQ youth will attempt suicide by 40%
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2019/07/just-one-supportive-adult-cuts-chance-lgbtq-youth-will-attempt-suicide-40/?fbclid=IwAR2cwPwen51KJieuk6Fluyanrv19RyhfhLjqhsFO6gsEgG29tA_-0LMqQBg
While past studies have focused on the importance of parents who accept their LGBTQ children, this new report goes farther, finding out that any supportive adult can make a difference. 
 
State of Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J48BIRaG7A&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0Bsn5lazT1yxzD_96kMb-AMrdVHxhbV-GsABIhlambv_5kzpxgaShYZk4
Fifty years after the Stonewall uprising, Oscar-winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman and host Raymond Braun travel to three diverse communities – Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama – for an unflinching look at LGBTQ Pride, from the perspective of a younger generation for whom it still has personal urgency.
 
Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBT Teens
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/dating-sex/Pages/Four-Stages-of-Coming-Out.aspx
Teen’s feel secure enough in who they are and share that information with loved ones. It takes courage and strength for a young person to share who they are inside, especially for teens who are unsure of how their families will respond. They may fear disappointing or angering their families, or in some instances may fear being physically harmed or thrown out of their homes. In most cases, parents need time to deal with the news. While it may take them days, weeks or many months to come to terms with their child's sexuality or gender identity, it is important for parents to show love and support for their child, even if they don't fully understand everything.  

Asexuality: It’s Normal and So Are You
https://sexetc.org/info-center/post/asexuality-its-normal-and-so-are-you/?fbclid=IwAR29Jdzv7h7dOws0iWq7WQ2T973T0P2bqremZLCJ3pJe-LO0NSWxHqt3l_4
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“I am out and proud, and I am not broken. No matter what anyone else says.”
 
A Checklist for a Welcoming LGBTQ and Gender Inclusive School Environmenthttp://www.welcomingschools.org/pages/checklist-for-a-welcoming-and-inclusive-school-environment/?fbclid=IwAR1qO-enX9x9e1GLRCgNvJ8DtFUv7Dh2Kdz0xMpu8zF-6YDiJBvJB1Dexxc
Ensure all of your students and their families feel welcome with this simple checklist to assess your school climate. Is it welcoming? Are you developing a school where all children can thrive?
Also, some of these ideas can be practiced in places of business and home as well!

Why So Many People Ignore LGBTQ Dating Violencehttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/why-so-many-people-ignore-lgbtq-dating-violence?fbclid=IwAR0Aa1RENqv_8VYoBezIgjGJCHyYbasy9FDBx0bmcEgP_5wmKZDQfNsKEBs*Content warning*
Abuse, sexual abuse.
The reality is that abuse is about gaining power and control over another person, regardless of age, size, appearance, or any other physical factor.
Another unique form of abuse used against people who identify as LGBTQ is using their sexuality or identity against them in order to isolate and deter them.

The Danger of the Single Story
https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=talk&utm_term=humanities&fbclid=IwAR0MUvWbDpAURit2NwH-LCOtw1wMwXIPext2iSFqmvX0LGikdF9s1MYI0Uc
The danger of the single story-
What type of influence will a child receive by only seeing and hearing the same type of stories in books and media? What type of assumptions will they grow up learning and carry into adulthood?
This is a very important video to watch.
 
Making Spaces for Aces
http://www.dailycal.org/2018/06/27/making-space-aces-pride/
As a young adult in the midst of questioning my a/sexuality, I had never met another ace person, nor had I even seen one on TV. I only knew that asexuality was even an option because I had accidentally stumbled on the Asexual Visibility and Education Network during a night of aimless internet browsing. Before then, I had no way to know why I couldn’t figure out if I was gay or straight or just a weird inhuman robot.


What an Inclusive LGBTQ Sex Education Would Have Taught You
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/lgbtq-sex-education_l_5ca24af0e4b014390a16a495
When parents and sex educators talk about the need for more inclusive, sex-positive sex education in America, they’re not asking for much: They want lesson plans that tackle gender fluidity, an overview of sexual anatomy that doesn’t leave out intersex youth and some destigmatizing real talk on periods not just for girls, but for boys, too. 
 
Many LGBTQ Youth Don’t Identify with Traditional Sexual Identity Labels
https://today.uconn.edu/2019/02/many-lgbtq-youth-not-identify-traditional-sexual-identity-labels/#
We should be mindful to ask the identities of our participants because it matters for their health and their experiences. The other thing folks can do is just ask and be open about changing terms. What we see is a growing number of young people and adults coming out and feeling free to tell other people about their sexual identity. We need to ask and be open to what our teens’ sexual identities are, because if we don’t know they’re out there, we don’t know how to help them.
 
Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ+ Community
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/July-2019/Mental-Health-Challenges-in-the-LGBTQ-Community?fbclid=IwAR2cXHzNebPWisHhqlr_-qnzKLwCZ64MmWxzU6v2Jc92q2NdApvCUFZvQNc
*Content Warning*
Effectively addressing LGBTQ+ mental health disparities will require our society—including friends and family and medical providers—to affirm, accept and respect the LGBTQ+ community. Everybody deserves and is worthy of access to good mental health care and support to achieve the best outcomes, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
 
Navigating the World of Boys When You’re Gender Nonconforming
https://www.thecut.com/2018/03/navigating-a-world-of-boys-when-youre-gender-nonconforming.html
I think that any one group who fits in with society’s expectations should learn about other groups. Learning about different gender identities or expressions is very important. But I also think that people who are mostly gender conforming can still talk to their parents about ways that they do differ from society’s expectations for gender. Again, I don’t think anyone completely fits in. A boy who’s a jock and enjoys video games might still enjoy something like cooking. 
 
Best Practices For LGBTQ Students
https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/publications/best-practices-for-serving-lgbtq-students
To feel safe and to feel seen. To feel valued and capable of growth. These are simple concepts—basic pillars of student achievement and the results of good pedagogy.
For many queer students these rights remain out of reach. But LGBTQ students who go to school in a fully inclusive environment—where both curriculum and school wide policies value their identities—experience more positive outcomes. They also experience less harassment, feel more valued by school staff and face fewer barriers to success.
We also know that an LGBTQ-inclusive school benefits all students. Seeing LGBTQ identities valued in the classroom, in the curriculum and in day-to-day interactions inspires empathy, understanding and respect.
With this guide, we hope to help school leaders ensure that all students feel safe, seen and capable of success; to ensure that the curriculum is as complete and representative as possible; to ensure that the school climate fosters open and respectful dialogue among all students and staff; and to prepare youth to engage and thrive within our diverse democracy.

Raising an intersex child: 'This is your body. ... There's nothing to be ashamed of'
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/13/health/intersex-child-parenting-eprise/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2RYbUBSxrlccwyc0qo1xL5BiYP8UtsrQUI3-3TWZS_js_4_rroSHhBc5w
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The doctor's sentiment was that if Rosie looked normal, she would feel better about herself. Eric and Stephani felt there was nothing wrong with appearing different, and if there was going to be a surgery, Rosie deserved a choice in the matter. They remained adamant about not consenting to the surgeries.
 
How to Make Pride Truly Accessible
http://www.cnn.com/travel/amp/accessibility-planning-pride/?fbclid=IwAR0Roo-i30HCZqAYSVfyv25sPg8tOLinirXtyZreoKgHPhDbJBWkbHHH6js
“Accessibility isn't binary and what is accessible to one disabled person can mean something completely different to the next, the good news is that making spaces and events as accessible as possible is pretty easy!”
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