Disability,Sexuality,LGBTIQ

"Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) youth face tremendous difficulties growing up in a society where heterosexuality is often presented as the only acceptable orientation, and homosexuality is regarded as deviant. Research suggests that homophobia and heterosexism greatly contribute to higher rates of suicide, violence victimization, risk behavior for HIV infection, and substance abuse among GLBTQ youth as compared to their heterosexual peers. In recent years, however, a number of promising programs have been established to help GLBTQ youth gain the skills and support they need to develop into healthy adults in a society that largely rejects them. "

"Under Montana law, it is perfectly legal to fire a lesbian from her job, evict a gay man from his home, or refuse a transgender person service in a restaurant. Amending our existing Human Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity, would allow legal recourse to this discrimination. Though many allies have been gained, a broader movement is needed to pass this law through the legislature. "

"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. Also take a look at our Resources section and the Ways We Can Help."

"The Family Acceptance Project™ is a community research, intervention and education initiative to study the impact of family acceptance and rejection on the health, mental health and well-being of lesbian, gay and bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. Results will be used to help families provide support for LGBT youth, to develop appropriate interventions, programs and policies, and to train providers to improve the quality of services and care they receive. The project is funded by The California Endowment, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and individual donors."

"Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus of Special Educators"

The mission of the National Center for Cultural Competence is to increase the capacity of health care and mental health care programs to design, implement, and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems to address growing diversity, persistent disparities, and to promote health and mental health equity. This site has some good info-take a look around. The fight discrimination.