North Allegheny Gay-Straight Alliance

fyeahgenderqueers:

What works for me (with Chrome and without timeline) is to right click on the box on Facebook information-editing that lets you select male or female, and select “inspect element”, and then it says in the box that “Inspect element” generates
“<select id=”sex” name=”sex” onchange=”var no_gender = ($(&quot;sex&quot;).value == 0);var checkbox = $(&quot;sex_visibility&quot;);if (no_gender) {checkbox.checked = false;} else if (checkbox.disabled) {checkbox.checked = true;}checkbox.disabled = no_gender;”>” and there’s a clickable arrow next to it, and when you click it it drops down to say

“<option value=”1”>Female</option>
<option value=”2”>Male</option>”

so then you right-click on any line of that (the one that says “female” for example) and copy it, then right-click on the same line and click “edit as HTML”, then press ctrl + v or command + v to paste it in. 

 Then change the number to 0, and change “female” to say whatever you want.

Then click somewhere else on the inspect element screen, and the list of things should change to say

“<option value=”1”>Female</option>
<option value=”0”>(Whatever you changed “female” to)</option>
 <option value=”2”>Male</option>”.

Then go back to the Facebook information-editing page, and click the drop-down again. It should display options of female, male, and whatever thing you wrote. Select the one that isn’t male or female, and make sure the box that says “show my sex/gender in my profile” is unchecked. Then click save, and that should work and display you as genderless.

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Ooh, that is new. Thank you so so much!

This is a great idea, actually.

pflagmom:

I get asked for resources related to trans* issues and the best answers are right here at PFLAG.org:

For decades, PFLAG has been proud to be a resource for transgender and gender non-conforming people, their families and friends.  The resources on this page will help advise you on how to better support a loved one as they move along their transgender journey, and to help further your own understanding of your loved one’s gender identity. 

Knowledge is power. Listen to your loved one and educate yourself. The more you know about various transgender and gender non-conforming narratives and experiences, the more you will be able to provide the kind of love and support necessary to help them grow and lead a dignified and healthy life.

Here are resources and other organizations that can help.

PFLAG Resources

• Welcoming Our Trans Families and Friends 
  Download this free guide (PDF) to get the basics on what being transgender means, how to talk about it, and how to find the resources that can support you.
  

• Find a PFLAG Chapter
  There are more than 250 PFLAG chapters across the U.S. Find one near you right now.

• PFLAG TNET – The Transgender Network 
  TNET is an affiliate of PFLAG created to provide support to trans, gender-variant, and genderqueer people in communities across the country through PFLAG chapters. Learn more here.

 For Youth:  Learn More and Connect

• Trans Youth Resources 
  This website was created to link trans youth and the people in their lives with current resources.
  
• Trans Youth Support Network  
  The Trans Youth Support Network is a partnership of youth and community members working together to support trans youth in Minnesota, but offering great resources for youth everywhere.
  
  
• Mermaids 
  A UK-based support group offering support and resources for gender-variant children, teens, and their families.

• Beyond the Binary: A Tool Kit for Gender Identity Activism in Schools 
  The Beyond the Binary tool kit (created by the Transgender Law Center) was designed for student leaders, activists, and gender non-conformers who want to challenge the gender binary system in schools by ensuring gender-inclusive policies exist in schools and by raising awareness about gender through education of students and staff about gender non-conformity and transgender issues.

• Bending the Mold: An Action Kit for Transgender Students 
  Whether you’re transgender or gender non-conforming, questioning, or an ally, this kit – developed by Lambda Legal and NYAC – is designed to help you make your school a safer place. They include ideas and information to help you advocate for change. There’s also an extensive list of resources to help you connect with the transgender community and find support.

• Camp Aranu’tiq 
  The Camp Aranu’tiq mission is to provide transgender and gender-variant youth with a safe, fun, and unique camp experience during which they are able to express gender however they are comfortable and connect with others in similar situations.It is a federally recognized, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. It is 100% volunteer-run. It was born out of the idea that transgender and gender-variant youth needed a safe place to relate to others like them, away from home, in a beautiful rural setting where they can concentrate on what every camper loves: having fun.
• Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA)
  TYFA provides resources to transgender and gender variant youth and their families. TYFA envisions a society free of suicide and violence in which all children are respected and celebrated.

  For Parents, Educators, And Service Providers:

• • Gender Spectrum 
    

    Raising children who don’t fit neatly into male or female boxes brings a wealth of questions and uncertainties. Here you will find information and support to assist you in your search for answers.

  • TransActive 
    TransActive works to provide the necessary support to improve the quality of life of transgender and gender non-conforming children, youth and their families through education, services, advocacy and research.
• Trans Youth Equality Foundation 
  The Trans Youth Equality Foundation is based in Maine, but offers education, advocacy and support for transgender and gender non-conforming children and youth and their families everywhere by sharing information about the unique needs of this community and partnering with families, educators and service providers to help foster a healthy, caring, and safe environment for all transgender children.
• Families in TRANSition: A Resource Guide for Parents of Trans Youth 
  Families in TRANSition: A Resource Guide for Parents of Trans Youth is the first comprehensive Canadian publication (created by Central Toronto Youth Services) to address the needs of parents and families supporting their trans children.  It summarizes the experiences, strategies, and successes of a working group of community consultants – researchers, counselors, parents, advocates as well as trans youth themselves.
• Working with Transgender Youth (Lambda Legal & Child Welfare League of America) 
  Like all young people in care, transgender youth are entitled to bias-free attention to their unique needs and to be safe in their placements and services. This guide, created by Lambda Legal and the Child Welfare League of America, provides child welfare professionals who work with transgender young people with education about transgender issues and tools to help prepare them to work sensitively with these clients. 
  
  
  
  This is extra information from TNET (which is linked above):

  Get started now:

  
  

  • Degrassi resources for trans youth from TNET.
  •  Sylvia Rivera Law Project’s Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Youth 101   

  Get Support

  • Check out eTransparent, the TNET newsletter.

  • Find additional resources:
    • Download the TNET Store Order Form (PDF).
    • TNET special features.
    • The TNET article archive.
    •  

      TNET book reviews.
    • Learn more about TNET’s important history.

    •  Links to (even more) resources.

  • TNET en espanol 

pflagmom:

Advocacy Organizations and Resources

National Center for Transgender Equality

The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) was founded in 2003 as a 501(c)3 social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment. It provides a consistent voice in Washington, D.C. for trans people by monitoring federal activity and providing congressional education, and establishing a center of expertise on transgender issues. NCTE also works to strengthen the transgender movement and individual investment in this movement by highlighting opportunities for coalition building, promoting available resources, and providing technical assistance and training to transpeople and their allies

The Transgender Law Center

The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities. They connect transgender people and their families to technically sound and culturally competent legal services, increase acceptance and enforcement of laws and policies that support California’s transgender communities, and work to change laws and systems that fail to incorporate the needs and experiences of transgender people.

Transgender Law & Policy Institute

The Transgender Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging in effective advocacy for transgender people in our society. The TLPI brings experts and advocates together to work on law and policy initiatives designed to advance transgender equality. They track legal and policy developments, provide legal, medical, and social science resources to attorneys and others advocating on behalf of transgender individuals, and makes litigation, legislative, and education advocacy materials for use.

International Federation for Gender Education (IFGE)
IFGE promotes acceptance for transgender people. They advocate for freedom of gender expression and promote the understanding and acceptance of all people. The site includes a number of links to resources for trans people and their allies.

FTM International

FTM International is the longest-running, largest organization serving the female-to-male trans community in the world. They provide discussion groups, publications, resources, and connections to events and conferences around the globe.

pflagmom:

HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Newly updated in 2011, our top publications are ready for download and for ordering.

Learning more about the issues is just a click away. You can view and download free PDF versions of PFLAG’s signature publications and our new Straight for Equality resources below. (Please note: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. Download it for free here.) To purchase publications and PFLAG merchandise, visit the PFLAG Bookstore.

PFLAG Publications:

Our Daughters and Sons: Questions and Answers for Parents of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People. One of our most popular publications, this is a “must read” for parents who are forming new and honest relationships with a loved one who has come out to them. This booklet answers several commonly-asked questions about having a gay child. It includes a list of related resources. 

Download a one-page summary of Our Daughters & Sons.  

Be Yourself: Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. Today’s youth face more social pressures than ever, especially since young people are coming out at increasingly younger ages. This publication offers a supportive approach to common questions asked by teens who may be questioning their sexual orientation. It also provides hotline numbers for teens and a list of resources. 

Download a one-page summary of Be Yourself.

Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality. Discovering that a loved one is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender can pose new questions about your faith and may prompt you to re-evaluate beliefs that you previously took for granted. By using personal experiences, this publication provides examples for reconciling your faith with the knowledge that a loved one is gay. includes an updated list of gay and lesbian religious and spiritual groups to watch out for. 

Download a one-page summary of Faith in Our Families.

 Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends. Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends is a resource for parents and friends of transgender and gender non-conforming adults and youth. This guide will help answer some of your questions and concerns. This publication provides information, resources and strategies on creating a safe space for transgender and gender non-conforming family and friends, as well as addressing your own feelings.

 Se Tu Mismo. This is the Spanish translation of PFLAG’s publication, Be Yourself. The book is a great resource for Spanish-speaking youth and families.

 PFLAG Faith Field Guide (exclusively available online, in PDF format). Download the new PFLAG Faith Field Guide: Chapter Structure, Program and Activity Ideas for Outreach to Faith Communities.

Nuestras hijas y nuestros hijos: Preguntas y respuestas para padres de gays, lesbianas y bisexuales.  A culturally appropriate Spanish translation of  “Our Daughters and Sons,” this booklet is a valuable resource for Spanish-speaking families coming to terms with homosexuality and bisexuality. The booklet answers commonly asked questions about having a GLBT loved one, and includes Spanish language resources.

Opening the Straight Spouses’ Closet. Finding out a spouse is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender can be difficult. Questions about sexual orientation, fidelity, self-esteem and fear often go unanswered. This recently updated and expanded publication provides insight into issues facing spouses, including coping stages, identity crises, concerns about children and support avenues.

Straight for Equality Publications:

Guide to Being a Straight Ally. This is a guide for straight allies, by straight allies. It aims to invite, educate, and engage straight allies in the effort to create a world with equality for all. Interested?You can learn more at the Straight for Equality website now.

Straight for Equality in Healthcare. Are you a healthcare professional who wants to find ways to be more inclusive in your practice? Are you a PFLAG member who wants to help educate healthcare providers in your community? Here’s where you can start. Download the guide here and visitwww.straightforequality.org/healthcare for more details.

 Straight for Equality in Healthcare: A PFLAG Field Guide. Are you a PFLAG chapter member looking for ways to engage your community in discussing healthcare issues for LGBT people? Want to find some new educational programs associated with our Straight for Equality in Healthcare work? Download this free guide to get started.

Straight for Equality Field Guide. Hey PFLAGers: are you interested in bringing Straight for Equality to your chapter? This handy Field Guide contains great tips on how to use Straight for Equality in your chapter.  

Excellent links for anyone looking for resources or information!