by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
52-page report of the results of a 2007 national survey examining relationships between LGB organizations and trans people. Topics include LGB organizations’ trans policies and membership; and trans attitudes toward being included in “LGBT,”...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
Chapter written for AARP book, giving service providers tips for working with transgender elders.
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
Essay discussing ageism and its consequences.
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
Early article on LGBT elder abuse, written for people new to LGBT issues. Includes definitions, environment, types of abuse, and recommendations for adult protective services working with LGBT clients.
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
Testimony at a 2010 Milwaukee hearing on reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, focusing on the unique needs and concerns of transgender elders.
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
Early article on the history and activities of the Transgender Aging Network.
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
Both male sexual abuse survivors and female perpetrators are routinely underestimated. This article explores five interrelated reasons why: social stereotypes; stereotypes about elder abuse; training and assessment tools; research literature; and problems with data...
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
Essay on what the trans community loses by not fully including and addressing SOFFA (Significant Other, Family, Friends, and Allies) issues. Addresses discrimination, lack of legal protection, exclusion from support groups, and loss of educational/empathetic value....
by FORGE Intern | Jun 17, 2011
This essay discusses ways in which people attempt to reconcile or resolve their own cognitive dissonance engendered by transgender people in a society in which gender is perceived as both binary (male OR female) and immutable (an unalterable state or condition).
by FORGE Intern | Jun 8, 2011
Readable and post-able set of tips for paid or informal caregivers of transgender elders or adults with disabilities. Two colorful pages with simple tips and explanations.
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