This school film festival is addressing queerphobia and transphobia.
But facilitators have dealt with teachers afraid to book their program because of possible backlash from parents, says the education director for Out on Screen.
From September.
“There was a time when I believed that here, in my home of B.C., I could live my truth without fear. The past two weeks have shattered that belief.”
From October. #TransAwarenessMonth
Research finds an overlap between autism & trans identity. Depression & anxiety rates were found to be highest among autistic-trans people compared to non-autistic cis individuals.
Better MH services are needed.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2019.101466
#TransAwarenessMonth
The following is brought to you by Sparkle - The National Transgender Charity (please spread the word)
Next month is Trans Awareness Month! 🏳️⚧️
What can you expect from Sparkle?
- Events - online and in-person
- Community engagement
- Awareness, education & celebration
Trans Awareness Week Events:
Wednesday 13th November 7.00pm-8.00pm (online) - Gender Affirming Haircuts Webinar with Keri Blue
Thursday 14th November 6.30pm-8.00pm (online) - Medical Transition Myth Busting Webinar & Q&A
Sunday 17th November 12.00pm-4.00pm (The Proud Place, Manchester, UK) - Trans Family Fun Day
Wednesday 20th November 6.30pm-8.30pm (Sackville Gardens & The Proud Place, Manchester, UK) - Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
Look out for more details on these events very soon!
#TransAwarenessMonth hashtag#TransAwarenessWeek hashtag#FamilyFunDay hashtag#GenderAffirmingHaircuts
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