Resources Gathered From Others at True Colors!

The True Colors Conference this year was again an amazing success. While I was crazy busy leading three workshops myself, I also had the pleasure of attending three other workshops, meeting lots of interesting people along the way. Here’s a little bit about these interactions you all could benefit from:

Colt Meier is a gender and sexuality educator, a clinical
psychology doctoral candidate and a licensed psychological associate from
Texas. His research area focuses on
transgender children and advocacy for them in their schools. More information
on him, his powerpoint, CV, and links to cool articles, can be found on his
website: http://staceymeier.com/

Colt also suggested the book: The Transgender Child: a
Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie Brill, which can be
found here: http://www.amazon.com/Transgender-Child-Handbook-Families-Professionals/dp/1573443182

An attendee at my workshop on Trans and Gender Variance in
the Classroom suggested the episode from 20/20 on transgender children: My
Secret Self which can be found here: http://www.gendernetwork.com/transchildren.html

An upcoming workshop for educators on eliminating LGBTQ bias
in schools: (April 3,4)
Safe in Connecticut: Schools Are For Everyone www.preventionworksct.org/safect

You can visit everyoneisgay.com to hear Kristin and Danielle
give advice to those who are confused about sexuality, gender identity, dating,
falling in love, or even dressing up like super woman. They also visit high
schools and college campuses nationwide to help bring change and awareness
while keeping everyone laughing.

Diana Lombardi is also a fantastic resource (as well as an
amazing woman) who led a workshop on Trans history and also runs workshops on
Trans advocacy, which you can find here: http://diversity.drlombardi.net/

And last but certainly not least, for all of you who
requested that I present at your high school/college, I would be delighted to
do so. I can travel all around the northeast, and adapt my lectures
accordingly. Leave a comment here or email me at edayon_8185@email.ric.edu for more
info. If you are looking for a more generalized LGBT sensitivity training with
personal stories and such, you may also want to look into contacting Youth
Pride Rhode Island, at youthprideri.org.