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About the CreatorMy name is Axton and I’m an openly transgender nonbinary personliving in Redmond. I grew up in Duvall and was one of the ﬁrst openlygender non-conforming people in my school district. I grew uparound a lot of hate, misogyny, and homophobia, so much so that Ionly found out what “gay” actually meant in my junior year of highschool. Transitioning was not a word I learned growing up. I neverknew someone could change their gender, or even be out of thegender binary! After looking for cool haircuts on YouTube my senioryear, I came across Skye- an openly transgender man whodocumented his journey on hormone replacement therapy. ITCLICKED. It took years of researching, struggling, and ﬁghting to ﬁnda provider without chosen bias against me, and even longer to ﬁndone who was educated enough to explain to me what options I hadto transition. I have worked hard since 2013 to educate and hold theEastside health professionals accountable to the care that theirLGBTQ+ patients deserve. I hope that you ﬁnd this book educationaland helpful; you deserve support close to home. I will continue towork hard and search for those who will support and celebrate you.If you have questions that this binder does not answer, or don’t knowwhere to turn, feel free to reach out to me.I am always happy to answer what I can, as long as your questionscome from a place of love. :)© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 3 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Table of ContentsIf you’re interested in having a section added, let me know!Pronouns 7Terminology 9What It Means to Medically Transition 16Tucking, Binding & Packers 18Binders 23Menstruation 25BIPOC Resources 27Aging With Pride 29Legal Help + Name & Gender Marker Change 31Selective Service 35Hair Stylists 36Hair Removal 38Inclusive Tailors 39Voice Coaching 41Local Groups 42Online Groups 44LGBTQ+ Connections 46Support Lines 48Substance Use Disorder, Abuse, & Housing Support 50© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 4 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Medical Providers 55Provider Search 59Gynecologists 61Physical Therapists 63Massage Therapists 63Fertility Resources 64Surgeons 65Surgery Options 66Gender-Afﬁrming 72Surgery Grants 72STIs & Safe Sex 73Free HIV/AIDS/STI & Pregnancy Tests 74Therapists & Psychiatrists 78Gender/Sexuality & Autism 82Transitioning in the Workplace 83Know Your Rights 89Deathcare 95Books By/For Trans People 97Black LGBTQ+ Authors 98Inclusive Books for Children 99Books For Parents & Family 100Other Resources 101Resources For Parents 103© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 5 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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PronounsNever assume a person’s pronouns. Create opportunitiesfor them to share their pronouns by ﬁrst sharing yourown. And if in a safe environment, just ask!Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves and others and are animportant part of our daily lives. Nobody needs to look a certain way to connectwith the pronouns that they identify with, and like all things, pronouns canevolve over time. An individual can identify with multiple pronouns and freelymix them as well.. Ex. She/They, They/He, Zir/SheHe/Him/His: Masculine pronounsShe/Her/Hers: Feminine pronounsThey/Them/Their: Gender neutral pronounsExample: Erin forgot their car key on your counter, could you grab it forthem?Neopronouns are pronouns that are outside of the ones most commonly used ina particular language. As one’s pronouns are ultimately a reﬂection of theirpersonal identity, the number and types of neopronouns a person may use islimitless.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 7 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Xe/Xem/XirsZe/Zir/Zirs, Ze/Hir/HirsFae/Faer/FaersE/Em/EirsE/.Em/EirsPer/Per/PersSie/Sir/HirsTey.Ter.TersVe/Ver/VersZie/Zim/ZisHonoriﬁcs are typically used in formal settings or when showing respect tosomeone. Some widely known examples of honoriﬁcs are "Ms." /"Mr." / "Mrs."Those who use neopronouns may prefer honoriﬁcs such as "Mx." /”Zir”.What if you mess up? If you make a mistake, it’s best to quickly apologize and move onwith the conversation. When you hear someone else misgender someone, you may alsocorrect them so that they are more likely to use the correct pronouns in the future. Usingsomeone’s pronouns may take practice, especially if that person previously used differentpronouns or if they are using pronouns that you are unfamiliar with. The best way to avoidusing incorrect pronouns for someone is to simply take a moment before speaking orwriting to remember how they refer to themselves. With enough use of the correctpronouns, it can become a habit that requires little effort to get right. The payoff will beincreased comfort and friendliness between you and those you interact with.*Thank you to the Human Rights Campaign for their thoughtful answers to common questionssurrounding neopronouns. https://www.hrc.org/resources/understanding-neopronouns© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 8 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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TerminologyAFAB: Assigned female at birth.Agender: Having no gender.Ally: An individual who is actively supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. Itencompasses straight and cisgender allies, as well as those within the LGBTQ+community who support each other.AMAB: Assigned male at birth.Ambiamory: To enjoy both monogamy and polyamory, and generally have littleor no preference between the two.Androgynous: Having characteristics of both male and female, indeterminate.Aromantic: Describes someone who experiences little to no romantic attractiontowards other people.Asexual: The lack of sexual attraction or desire for other people.BIPOC: Black, Indigenous and people of color.Bisexual/Bi: A person who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted tomore than one sex, gender, or gender identity.Cisgender: A person whose gender identity aligns with the sex assigned tothem at birth.Closeted: When someone has not disclosed their sexual orientation or genderidentity.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 9 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Coming out: Refers to when someone shares their sexual orientation or genderidentity, often for the ﬁrst time.Cyberbullying: Harassment or intimidation conducted through electroniccommunications.Day of Silence: A national observance organized by GLSEN, founded by a groupof students in Virginia in 1996. The Day of Silence occurs on the second Fridayof April during which students take a day-long vow of silence to recognize &protest discrimination against LGBTQ+ students.Demiromantic: A person who needs to feel a deep emotional connection withsomeone before they can feel romantic towards them.Demisexual: A person who needs a deep emotional connection to someone inorder to experience sexual attraction to them.Discrimination: The different and unfair treatment of certain groups of peoplebased on speciﬁc characteristics, such as race, religion, age, sex, disability,sexual orientation, or gender identity.Dyke: A term for a queer woman. Oftentimes synonymous with lesbian, thisword has been reclaimed by many bisexual and queer identifying individuals.Although this term has been an empowering label for some to self-identify, youshould not call someone a dyke.Gay: A person who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted tomembers of the same gender. Men, women, and non-binary people may use thisterm to describe themselves.Gay-Straight Alliance: (GSA) A student club for LGBTQ+ students and theirstraight allies, designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for socialinteraction, education, and advocacy.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 10 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Gender: A set of social, physical, psychological, and emotional traits, ofteninﬂuenced by societal expectations, that classify an individual as feminine,masculine, androgynous or other.Gender Binary: A system in which gender is constructed into two strictcategories of male or female. Gender identity is expected to align with thesex-assigned at birth and gender expressions and roles ﬁt traditionalexpectations.Gender Dysphoria: Signiﬁcant distress caused when a person's assignedgender at birth is not the same as the one with which they identify.This is theopposite of euphoria.Gender Euphoria: A state that consists of comfort and/or joy when thinkingabout one’s gender identity. This is the opposite of dysphoria.Gender Expression: The outward appearance of one’s gender identity throughclothing, hairstyle, mannerisms, and other characteristics.Gender Fluid: A person who does not identify with a single ﬁxed gender or hasan unﬁxed gender identity.Gender Identity:An individual’s inner sense of being male, female or anothergender. Gender identity is not necessarily the same as sex assigned at birth.Gender Nonconforming: Behaving in a way that does not match socialstereotypes about female and male gender.Gender Role: The social expectation of how an individual should look or behave,based upon the sex assigned at birth.Gender Transition: A shift from one gender to another. Transitioning may ormay not include medical or legal aspects such as taking hormones, havingsurgeries, or changing identity documents to reﬂect one’s gender identity.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 11 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Genderqueer: People who identify as genderqueer may see themselves asbeing both male and female, neither male nor female or as falling completelyoutside of these categories.Hate Crime: A crime that is motivated by characteristics such as race, religion,sex, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Under federal law andsome state/local laws, hate crimes may be investigated by additional lawenforcement personnel and can carry additional penalties.Heteronormativity: The societal mindset that presumes that heterosexualpeople, experiences, and desires are the “normal”. This is oftentimes used in abroader sense to reference how relationships or individuals are supposed to actin order to conform to that “normal”.Heterosexism: The assumption that sexuality between people of different sexesis normal, standard, superior, or universal and other sexual orientations aresubstandard, inferior, abnormal, marginal, or invalid.Homophobia: A fear, discomfort or hostility toward people attracted to thesame sex, often expressed as discrimination, harassment, and violence.HRT: Hormone Replacement Therapy.Intersex: Intersex people are born with a variety of differences in their sex traitsand reproductive anatomy. There is a wide variety of differences among intersexvariations including differences in genitalia, chromosomes, gonads, internal sexorgans, hormone-production, hormone response and/or secondary sex traits.Lesbian: A woman whose primary romantic and sexual attraction is to otherwomen.Metamour: In polyamory, a metamour is someone who is the partner of yourpartner, that they have no romantic or sexual relationship with.Monogamy: To be in a romantic or sexual relationship with one partner at atime.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 12 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Mx.: A gender neutral alternative title to Mr. and Mrs.Nonbinary/Genderqueer: A person who does not identify as a man or a woman.Nonbinary people may identify as being both a man and a woman, somewherein between, or as falling completely outside of these categories. Nonbinary canalso be used as an umbrella term encompassing identities such as agender,bigender, genderqueer or gender-ﬂuid.Pansexual: Describes someone who has the potential for emotional, romantic,or sexual attraction to people of any gender though not necessarilysimultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree.Passing: Passing or blending is when someone, typically a transgender person,is perceived as cis gender instead of the sex they were assigned at birth.Poly/Polyamory: To be in a romantic or sexual relationship with more than onepartner at a time.Polyﬁdelity: A relationship structure where all members are considered equalpartners and agree to restrict sexual and/or romantic activity only to othermembers in the groupQTPOC: Queer and transgender people of color.Queer: A way to identify and celebrate with all gender identities and sexualorientations.Questioning: A term that describes someone who is unsure of their sexualorientation or gender identity.Sexual Orientation: An emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to otherpeople.SGM/SGMY: An acronym for sexual and gender minority/youth.SOGI: An abbreviation for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 13 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Soloamory: The practice, desire, or acceptance of loving only yourself.Transgender:Refers to people whosegender identity differs from their assignedsex at birth.Transgender Man: Describes a person who is or has transitioned frombirth-assigned female to an afﬁrmed male. Also, trans male, FTM or transman.Transgender Woman: Describes a person who is or has transitioned from abirth-assigned male to an afﬁrmed female. Also, trans woman, MTF or transfemale.Transphobia: The fear or hatred of transgender people, often expressed asdiscrimination, harassment, and violence.Two-Spirit (2 Spirit): A term used within some Indigenous communitiesmeaning a person with both a feminine and masculine spirit living in the samebody.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 14 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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What It Means toMedically TransitionSome trans people choose to medically transition, but even if theydon’t, they are still valid. This page covers the medical transitionoptions of Female to Male (FtM), Male to Female (MtF), and (N)non-binary folks. Nobody’s transition journey is the same, and nomatter what you choose to do,You Are Enough●FtM/N:o Talk to a licensed therapisto Puberty blockers (youth)- Delay unwanted physical changeso Hormone Replacement Therapy (Increase testosterone)-Testosterone can come in many forms: injectables, gels, pellets,patches▪ Deepens voice▪ Enhances muscles and strength▪ Boosts the growth of facial & body hair▪ Enlarges the clitoris▪ Essentially male pubertyo Facial masculinization surgeryo Hair implantso “Top surgery” & “Bottom surgery”- Check out the Surgery Optionssection for more info.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 16 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● MtF/N:o Talk to a licensed therapisto Puberty blockers (youth)- Delay unwanted physical changes.o Hormone Replacement therapy (Increase estrogen)-Estrogen can come in many forms: pills, injections, pellets, patches▪ Decreases muscle mass & strength▪ Redistributes body fat▪ Increases breast tissue▪ Thins & slows growth of body & facial hair▪ Essentially female pubertyo Facial feminization surgeryo Hair removalo “Top surgery” & “Bottom surgery”- Check out the Surgery Optionssection for more info.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 17 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Tucking, Binding & PackersWhen realizing your authentic self, make sure toexpress yourself safely.Check out our YouTube playlist for visual step by step examplesTucking:● What is Tucking?: Tucking is a practice of putting one’s penisbetween and behind one's legs, so it's not visible from the front ofthe body. Tucking can be an important part of gender afﬁrmation.● Things to keep in mind: Tucking can reduce a trans woman’s fertility.Because the function of the scrotum is to keep the testicles awayfrom the body, the increased body temperature could cause adecrease in sperm quality and quantity. Tucking can also cause asuperﬁcial fungal infection commonly known as jock itch. Becausewhere you tuck tends to be a warm and moist area, try to keep yourskin cool and dry to avoid any trouble. If you need help,over-the-counter antifungal cream/powders like Monistat orNystatin can help. Regular tucking may also increase the risk ofUTIs.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 18 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Tips: If at any point you feel any pain or discomfort from tucking,stop and adjust. Some people prefer to push the testes up, otherspush them to the sides. Tucking should not be painful.*Pro Tip: If you’re experiencing any pain or medical concerns from tucking, checkout Redmond’s Innova clinic, you’ll be taken care of! :)Treat your body kindly! <3● Resourceso vice.com/en/article/d3ggjj/how-to-tucko healthline.com/health/transgender/tucking#how-to-tucko buzzfeed.com/meredithtalusan/all-the-questions-you-had-about-tucking-but-were-afraid-to-aShop:o Cantiq LA-cantiqla.com/collections/gathr-by-cantiqo Unclockable-unclockable.como Gender Gear-gendergear.ca/collections/gaffs-tuckingo Origami Customs-origamicustoms.com/collections/all-underthings/gaffo Etsy-etsy.com/market/mtf_gaff© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 19 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Binding:● What is Binding?: Chest binding is a common step in FtMtransitioning where breast tissue is ﬂattened to create a moremale-appearing chest. This can be done with sports bras, binders,strategic layering, or kinesiology tape. Binding incorrectly can causegreat discomfort, and even permanent damage.*Make sure you treat your body right, you'll get there! :)● How to choose a binder: Measure and record the fullest part of yourchest. Measure and record underneath your chest where the creaseis. Add the measurements together then divide by 2- that's yoursize! Like all clothes, some binders may be smaller or largerdepending on where they’re from.● Tips: You should never feel like you're struggling to breathe fromthe tightness of your binder. Binders may not be super comfortable,but they should never hurt you.*Pro Tip: If you’re experiencing any pain or medical concerns from binding, checkout Redmond’s Innova clinic, you’ll be taken care of! :)Treat your body kindly! <3© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 20 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Packers:xWhat is a packer?: A packer is a prosthetic often made from silicone, wornto help ﬁght gender dysphoria. Packers come in all shapes, sizes, andcolors, and create a bulge in the pants that resemble male genitalia.Types of packers:● Soft Packers- These are great for everyday wear. Soft packers aren'tﬁrm and usually have a ﬁlling to create a realistic texture. Thesemay be the best option for beginners as they can be cheaper. Somepeople make DIY soft packers at home using socks and fabrics.● STP Packers- (Stand-To-Pee) packers are just that- a tool that sometrans guys utilize to alleviate stress when going to the restroom.STPs are a hollow prosthetic that allow you to urinate whilestanding up. There is a wide variety out there!● Pack and Play Packers- Also called hard packers, these have abendable rod inside which make them the most realistic andfunctional packer.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 21 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Shop:o Transtape-transtape.lifeo FtM Essentials-ftmessentials.com/collections/allo Emisil-emisil.com/ftm-prosthetics.htmlo Etsy-etsy.com/market/ftm_packero Axolom-axolom.como Transthetics-transthetics.como Sock Drawer Heroes-sockdrawerheroes.como ReelMagik-reelmagik.como Trans Guys-transguys.com/shop/packerso Underworks (Shapewear)-underworks.com© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 22 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Binders● American Trans Resource Hub (Free Binder Exchange Program)-atrh.org/binder-program● Big Brother’s Binder Program-thetransitionalmale.com/BBUB.html● Cantiq LA- Sizes up to 6XL!cantiqla.com/collections/gathr-by-cantiq● Transtape-transtape.life● DCATS Binder Program-dcats.org/binderexchange● Duchess Pride & gc2b (free binder program)-docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen8uLUDlq2-rbpmS8UaaPNe5Il_2iitvTbk8OCyR4Jm1Lsiw/viewform● FtM Essentials-ftmessentials.com/collections/compression-gear● gc2b-gc2b.co/collections/all● Genderbands (free binder program & resources)-genderbands.org/binders● Point of Pride (Free Binder Exchange Program)-pointofpride.org/chest-binder-donations© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 23 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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MenstruationPeriods, nobody likes them! They can be especially difﬁcult for gendernon-conforming folk. But it can be a little easier with support fromcompanies who prioritize inclusive language and gender afﬁrmingproducts.● TomboyX- A collection of leak proof undies in different colors/styles, andcompression clothing options.tomboyx.com/collections/ﬁrst-line-1?limit=24&page=2● Thinx- Period undies collection.shethinx.com/collections/thinx-classic/products/thinx-boyshort● Aisle- Offers period underwear, cups, reusable & fashionable panty linersand pads. Inclusive of all body shapes and sizes!periodaisle.com● Pyramid Seven- Has gender afﬁrming boxer briefs with interior pocket tohold pads or panty liners.pyramidseven.com● Knix- Offers a wide array of period underwear and pads.knix.ca/collections/period-underwear● Aunt Flow- Offers tampons & pads with inclusive language. Thisorganization also works to get free tampons & pads in schools!goauntﬂow.com/collections/at-home● L.- Offers tampons, pads, liners, and washes. Community focused,celebrating diversity.thisisl.com© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 25 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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BIPOC Resources(Black, Indigenous and People of Color) The queer experience forpeople of color is oftentimes very different than that of a white queerperson. These wonderful organizations know this too and are here tohelp you thrive authentically!x● The Emotional Abuse Discussion (Redmond)- AAPI woman led non-proﬁtseeking to discuss the progression of emotional abuse into other forms ortrauma. Specializing in support for marginalized communities andsurvivors of color.teamtead.org● Utopia Washington (Kent)- Paciﬁc Islander LGBTQ+ centered supportwith a huge amount of support. (Sex worker empowerment, community &cultural organizing, basic needs, peer support, legal & immigration, andhealth and harm reduction)utopiawa.org● Queer the Land (Seattle)- Co-cop that supports communities of color,builds communal working and living spaces, and gives semi & permanenthousing to QT2BIPOC. Their vision is to own their land and labor.queertheland.org● Lavender Rights Project (Seattle)- A local organization dedicated toelevating black gender diverse voices and addressing our oppressivesystem through law, community engagement and support.lavenderrightsproject.org● POCAAN (Seattle)- “People of Color Against AIDS Network'', Amulticultural, multi-social service agency serving marginalizedcommunities in King County. Has an array of supportive and educationalprograms for QTPOC.pocaan.org/programs-services© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 27 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Pride Foundation (Seattle)- An active group in 5 states which centersracial equity in their goal to engage leaders, elevate students, and supportorganizations.pridefoundation.org● Paciﬁc Northwest Black Pride (Seattle)- A Seattle based group ﬁghtinganti-blackness, rejecting inequality, celebrating diversity, andstrengthening community.- They host a happy hour gathering the ﬁrst Friday of each monthfrom 6-8pm.nwblackpride.org● Entre Hermanos (Seattle)- Promotes the health and well-being of LatinoLGBTQ+ individuals in a culturally appropriate environment throughdisease prevention, education, support services, advocacy, and communitybuilding.entrehermanos.org● DESI Rainbow- Support for South Asian LGBTQ+ folks, their families, andallies.desirainbow.org● National Black Justice Coalition (WA, DC)- With a mission to end racism,homophobia, and LGBTQ+ bias/stigma, NBJC offers education, toolkits,resources, and community engagement opportunities.nbjc.org● Trans Advocacy & Care TEAM (TACT)- Virtual peer support group(Nonbinary, POC, Neurodivergent Trans)yourtact.org/groups© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 28 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Aging With PrideResources & connections for a golden generation● SAGE- Advocacy & Services for LGBT+ Elders. Offers SAGE Connect, aweekly phone-buddy program.sageusa.org/x2-sageconnect● AgePRIDE, The Goldsen Institute of UW- (Seattle)goldseninstitute.org/agingwithprideDineTogether with AgePRIDE at Tin Table Ballroom!Monthly Saturday lunch and conversations from 12-1pm.For adults 55+ & their caregivers.RSVP at AgePrideCenter@uw.edu or call (206) 543-2449● GenPRIDE- (Seattle)genprideseattle.orgVirtual health & wellness classes!genprideseattle.org/online/#health-wellnessFeaturing healthy cooking classes, writer’s lab, Tai Chi Chih, Qigong,moving with music, strength & balance, yoga & stretching and free movieshowings.● GenPRIDE-genprideseattle.org/event/seattle-lgbtqia-caregiver-support-group-living-with-alzheimers-or-dementia/allOnline support group for LGBTQIA+ caregivers-Living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Free online support group each thirdTuesday of the month from 6:30-8pm.To register or learn more, contact:Lionel Wang 206-854-4776 lionel.s.wang@gmail.comTiffany Suscheck 614-719-9692 tiffany@suscheck.com© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 29 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Legal Help + Name &Gender Marker ChangeLegal Support:● Q Law-q-law.org● Lavender Rights Project-lavenderrightsproject.org● Gender Justice League-genderjusticeleague.org● Trans Equality Documents-transequality.org/documents● Curran Law Firm-curranﬁrm.com● Legal Voice-legalvoice.org● Ofﬁce of the Ombuds-kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/independent/ombuds.aspx● Human Rights Commission-hum.wa.gov● ACLU-aclu-wa.org© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 31 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Name Change:● Visit any local courthouse to pick up, ﬁll out and turn in a Petition forName Change. Photo ID may be required. Come back at the scheduleddate and the case will be presented to a judge for approval.Total cost: $301.50● King County lets you petition to have court fees waived for a name changeif there’s a hardship. It will still be about $200 for the ﬁling fees.Additional copies of name change orders are $5.Driver’s License:● Name: Make an appointment to visit the DMV. Bring along proof of identity.(U.S. Certiﬁcate of Citizenship, valid U.S. Passport, Driver License)Cost: ~$10-20● Gender:1.) Fill out a Change of Gender Designation form and mail to the addresson the form. dol.wa.gov/forms/520043.pdf2.) Make an appointment to visit the DMV. Bring along the instructionpermit of the Driver License with a Change of Gender Designation formﬁlled out.Social Security:● Name: Apply through the mail or in person. Gather driver’s license or U.S.passport. If those are not available, include employee ID card, school IDcard, or health insurance card. Complete an Application for a SocialSecurity Card form, bring proof of ID, as well as proof of name change.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf● Gender: Apply through the mail or in person. Gather driver’s license orU.S. passport. If those are not available, include employee ID card, schoolID card, or health insurance card. Complete an Application for a SocialSecurity Card form, bring proof of ID, as well as proof of name change.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 32 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Attach a court order recognizing your correct gender, a birth certiﬁcateshowing your correct gender, or a signed letter from a provider conﬁrmingyou have had appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdfBirth Certiﬁcate:● 18+ or emancipated minors: Fill out the Request to Change SexDesignated on a Birth Certiﬁcate for an Adult form, sign it in the presenceof a Notary Public.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/422-143-SexDesignationChangeAdult.pdf● Under 18: The Request to Change Sex Designation on a Birth Certiﬁcatefor a Minor form must be completed and signed by a-parent or legalguardian. Legal guardians must include proof of legal guardianship. Therequest form must be signed by a licensed health care & health careprovider. Cost: Free!doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/422-144-SexDesignationChangeMinor.pdf● The rules and laws for changing name and gender markers on a birthcertiﬁcate may vary depending on the state you were born in.Passport:● Name:o If you are trying to change it within a year of getting your passport,you’ll need to ﬁll out a DS-5504, which can be found here:eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5504.PDFo If you are requesting a name change more than a year after gettinga passport, you’ll need to ﬁll out a DS-82, which can be found here:eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds82.PDF© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 33 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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o If you are ineligible to submit the request by mail you will need toﬁll out a DS-11, which can be found here:eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds11.PDF▪ Additional information:travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/change-correct.html● Gender: You can choose your gender marker without approval from aphysician or legal document. Simply select your preferred “X”, “M” or “F”on your DS-XXXX form (see names above) and it will be reﬂected on yournew passport.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/selecting-your-gender-marker.html© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 34 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Selective ServiceAll US citizens and legal residents assigned male at birth are required to sign upfor selective service, regardless of transitional status, within 30 days of their18thbirthday or between 18-25 years old. Doing so is necessary to receivegovernment assistance like Federal Aid, Federal Job training, or Federal Jobs.If you are AMAB you will need a Status Information Letter which can bedownloaded here:sss.gov/Portals/0/PDFs/Status.pdfOr you can call them at 1-888-655-1825.Applying for a Status Information Letter is free.If you are AFAB and change your gender marker to M, it would still be a goodidea to request one because government administrations make frequent errorswhich can throw off ﬁnancial stability.Additional support:transequality.org/issues/resources/selective-service-and-transgender-people© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 35 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Hair StylistsA hairstyle that is truly you can be incredibly afﬁrming!You deserve to work with someone who sees your vision.● Strands For Trans- Map of trans competent hair stylistsstrandsfortrans.com● Atrium Hair (Duvall)- Private 1 on 1, no pressure to talk salonatriumhair.comhello@atriumhair.com● Rudy’s Barbershop (Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Seattle)-rudysbarbershop.com/blogs/locations(425) 497-3858● Left Coast Barbers (Redmond)-leftcoastbarbers.com(425) 655-2887● Raiden’s Razor (Kirkland)-raidensrazor.com(425) 827-7222● Ashe Does Hair (Bellevue)-vagaro.com/us03/ashedoeshair(425) 559-4874● Bishops Cuts/Color (Bellevue)-bishops.co/locations/bellevue-way(425) 679-6692© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 36 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Bishops (Issaquah)-bishops.co/locations/issaquah(425) 677-7997● Squirrel Chops (Seattle)- Queer owned hair salon / coffee shopsquirrelchops.com● Emerson Salon (Seattle)-emersonsalon.com(206) 323-7437● William Collier Designs/Wigs (Seattle)-* Free 1 hour consultationwilliamcollierdesign.com(206) 441-3242Specializing in Black & Curly:● Stephanie Mendoza (Seattle)-bishops.co/locations/fremont● Coven Salon (Seattle)-https://www.covensalon.com● Mimi Ethio Hair Salon (Seattle)-maps.app.goo.gl/Fivzr9CcLWxHG3X1A● Sid Hughes (Olympia)-square.site/book/E9VGDGPKMETTE/sid-hughes-olympia-wa© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 37 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Hair Removal● InSpa (Redmond)- Waxing. Bianca gets it!inspa.com(525) 406-6350● Caddell’s Laser & Electrolysis Clinic (Bellevue)-caddellslaserclinic.com/hair-removal-transgender(425) 998-0181● The Gallery (Bellevue, Kirkland)-cosmeticsurgeryforyou.com/procedures/transgender-laser-hair-removal-bellevue-kirkland(425) 775-3561● Valarie Larsen Esthetics (Redmond)-LGBTQ friendly esthetician specializing in sugar waxing for allbodies.valarielarsenesthetics.com(425) 236-5910● Kucumber Skin Lounge (Bellevue)-kucumberskinlounge.com/services/specialized-skin/transitional-aesthetics(425) 429-3694● Aesthetics & Electrology (Seattle)-estheticsseattle.com/transcare(206) 457-5885● Hair N Gone Today Electrolysis (Seattle)-hairngonetodayelectrolysis.com(206) 937-0120● Skinlogic Med Spa (Seattle)-skinlogicmedspa.com(206) 623-4444© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 38 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Inclusive Tailors● Lani’s Tailor & Atelier (Redmond)-lanistailor.com(425) 885-3795● American Freestyle Alterations (Redmond)-yelp.com/biz/american-freestyle-alterations-seattle(206) 624-0799● Men’s Wearhouse (Redmond, Bellevue & Seattle)-menswearhouse.com(425) 643-0987● Suitsupply (Bellevue)- Connect with Roscoeexpert.suitsupply.com/5471/Roscoe(206) 212-0100● Emily Farris (Bellevue)-suchwords@gmail.com● Sew Generously Bespoke (Seattle)- Most inclusive!sewgenerously.org(206) 250-9697● Nordstrom (Seattle)-nordstrom.com/browse/services/alterations(206) 628-1820● Sharpe Suiting (Seattle & online)- Legendary!sharpesuiting.com● Indochino (Seattle)-indochino.com/showroom/seattle(206) 623-8310© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 39 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Voice CoachingOur voice can oftentimes be a large source of dysphoria, but with theright help, you will ﬁnd your true voice! :) YouTube videos can be agreat help.● Give Voice (Seattle)-givevoice.com● Seattle Voice Lab (Seattle)-seattlevoicelab.com● Your Lessons Now-yourlessonsnow.com● Prismatic Speech Services-prismaticspeech.com/services/tvt● TrueVoice-truevoicevocaldevelopment.com● Renee Yoxon- Voice coach offering a ton of free diverse online voiceexercises.instagram.com/reneeyoxon● Phone Apps:o EvaFo Christella Voice Upo Genderﬂuent© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 41 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Local GroupsLocal support and activities close to home! :)● Pride Across the Bridge- Eastside centered events and supportprideacrossthebridge.com● Snovalley Pride- Valley centered eventssnovalleypride.com● Eastside Queer Figure Drawing-meetup.com/queerﬁguredrawing● Lambert House-lamberthouse.org/kc-groupslamberthouse.org● BGLAD (Bellevue & online)- Ages 13-19youtheastsideservices.org/services/community-based/bglad● Diversity Alliance of Puget Sound (DAPS)-diversityallianceofthepugetsound.orgOffers wonderful programs such as supplying HRT supplies.● Globe Youth (Snohomish)-globeyouth.com● The Emerald City Social Club (Seattle)-theemeraldcity.org● Ingersoll Support Group (Seattle)-ingersollgendercenter.org● Camp Ten Trees (Youth)-camptentrees.org© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 42 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Online GroupsWe can’t always get together in person, butWe can connect online.● Facebook Groups-o Eastside Gay Families & Local Advocateso Duvall & Carnation LGBTQ Groupo NOOR- Seattle Queer Muslim Collectiveo Unicorn Family Guildo Seattle Aces & Aroso Seattle Queer Exchangeo NW 2-Spirit Societyo Queer The Lando Seattle Queer Jobso Trans Armyo TikTok Stand in Familieso Seattle Queer Housingo Seattle Queer Housing Exchangeo Chronically Disabled Queer Folks for Disability Justice● Instagram Pages-o Queerthelando Noor_Seattleo Mic.inclusive.monroeo Unicornfamilyguildo Theeastsidecco Seattletransjoyo Queerscoutsseattleo Blmskco Skc_e_mutual_aido Kingcountyequitynowo Translegaldefense© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 44 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Friends of Youth- (Ages 13-17) Virtual meetup group for LGBTQIA2S+Contact: clientservices@friendsofyouth.org$60 per meeting, with insurance & fee reduction forms available.● Trans Families- HUGE array of support groups for queer youth, parents,BIPOC, neurodiverse and more!transfamilies.org/video-support-groupstransfamilies.org/events/category/support-groups● Ingersoll Peer Support Group-ingersollgendercenter.org/what-we-do/support-group● South King County & Eastside Mutual Aid-linktr.ee/skc.e.mutual.aidinstagram.com/skc_e_mutual_aid● Queer Scouts (Seattle)-linktr.ee/queerscoutsseattleinstagram.com/queerscoutsseattle● The Eastside Change Coalition-eastsidechangecoalition.org/get-involvedinstagram.com/theeastsidecc● It Gets Better-itgetsbetter.org● Q Chat Space-qchatspace.org● Trans Advocacy & Care TEAM (TACT)- Virtual peer support groups(Nonbinary, POC, Neurodivergent Trans)yourtact.org/groups© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 45 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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LGBTQ+ Connections● Queer Book Club (Online)- For teens in middle & high schoolHosted by R-T.A.B & Lambert HouseTo register email onlinegroups@lamberthouse.org● Puget Soundworks- LGBTQ+ centered community choruspugetsoundworks.org● Diversity Harmony- (Seattle) Seattle’s gay-straight alliance chorus since2002diverseharmony.org● Seattle Trans & Nonbinary Choral Ensemble-stanceseattle.org/copy-of-about-us● Seattle Men’s Chorus-seattlechoruses.org/learn/seattlemenschorus● Seattle Women's Chorus-seattlechoruses.org/learn/seattlewomenschorus● The Social Queer- Up to date events for LGBTQ+ folx in the PNWfacebook.com/groups/302237910299432● Dodgeball with Rainbow League (Seattle)-dodgeballseattle.com/rainbow-league● United Sports Seattle- Any sport, they’ve got you covered!unitedsportsseattle.org● AzuQar Queer Latinx Dance Night-facebook.com/azuqar.dance© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 46 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Hollow Earth Radio- Awesome QTPOC led radio station.hollowearthradio.org● Blanket Fort Films- A nonproﬁt offering cost-free access to motion pictureeducation + gear for underrepresented communities.blanketfortﬁlms.org● OUT There Adventures- Empowering youth through unique adventureopportunities.outthereadventures.org● Darqness- (Seattle) QTPOC arts collectivefacebook.com/darqnesssea● Wrestle Yr Friends- Queer wrestling!instagram.com/wrestle.yr.friends● Seattle Transgender Film Festival-threedollarbillcinema.org/translations● Gender Odyssey- (Seattle) An international conference focused ongender-diverse children of all ages + professionals who serve them.genderodyssey.org© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 47 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Support LinesThere are dozens of hotlines with countless volunteers ready to listenand be there for you, whenever you need them.● The Trevor Project (24/7)-Chat: thetrevorproject.org/get-help-nowCall: 1 (866) 488-7386Text: “START” to 678-678● Trans Lifeline-translifeline.orgCall: 1 (877) 565-8860● LGBT National Hotline-(Monday-Friday 1pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-2pm)Chat/Email: help@LGBThotline.orgCall: 1 (888) 843-4564● National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline-Call or Text: 988Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat● SAGE National LGBTQ Elder Hotline-(877) 360-5428● Crisis Text Line (24/7)-Text: “Hello” to 741741● National Runaway Safeline (24/7)-1800runaway.orgCall: 1 (800) 786-2929Chat & Email Available© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 48 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● The Northwest Network of LGBT survivors of abuse-nwnetwork.org(206) 568-7777● Fenway Health-● Helpline (25 & over)- (617) 267-9001Toll-Free- (888) 340-4528● Peer Listening (25 & under)- (617) 267-2535Toll-Free- (800) 399-7337● Teen Link-teenlink.orgCall: 1 (866) 833-6546● National Domestic Violence Hotline-Call: 1 (800) 799-7233Text: “START” to 88788Chat: thehotline.org● Thrive Lifeline (24/7)-Email (non-crisis): info@thrivelifeline.orgText: “THRIVE” to 1 (313) 662-8209© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 49 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Substance Use Disorder,Abuse & Housing SupportIf you are a victim of sexual abuse, domestic violence, substanceuse, or are facing homelessness, You are not alone.Substance Use Support:o Valley Cities- (18+)valleycities.org(253) 833-7444o Navos-navos.org(206) 248-8226o Asian Counseling and Referral Service-acrs.org/services/recovery-serviceso Seattle Counseling Service-seattlecounseling.org/substance-use-disorder-serviceso Kent Youth and Family Services-kyfs.org/counseling/substance-use-disordero Washington Recovery Helpline-Call: 1 (866) 789-1511o Therapeutic Health Services-ths-wa.org/get-helpo Elanor Health-eleanorhealth.com© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 50 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Call: (866) 323-2596o Friends of Youth-friendsofyouth.org/serviceso Residence XII- Addiction support for womenresidencexii.orgCall: (205) 619-2891o Sound-sound.health/serviceso Consejo-consejocounseling.org/1substance-use-disorder-programDomestic Violence:o King County Sexual Assault Resource Center-kcsarc.org24-hour resource line: (888) 998-6423Main ofﬁce: (425) 226-5062o The Northwest Network- LGBTQ legal, resource, support groupsnwnetwork.org/support-for-survivorso DomesticShelters.org- List of abuse sheltersdomesticshelters.orgo FORGE- National transgender anti violence orgforge-forward.org/anti-violenceo Consejo- Offers behavioral health services to the Latino community▪ consejocounseling.org/1sexual-assault-program▪ consejocounseling.org/domestic-violence-program-2o RAINN-rainn.org(800) 656-4673Live Chat: hotline.rainn.org/online© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 51 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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o The NW Network-LGBTQ specialized resources for survivorsnwnetwork.orgo WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence-Education & support for survivorswscadv.orgo National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs-Supporting LGBTQ victims of domestic violenceavp.orgo UW Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center- Offers physical andmental support to survivorsdepts.washington.edu/uwhatco LifeWire-Support and resources for immigrants, survivors, and the LGBT+communitylifewire.org/get-help/immigrantsHotline available: (425) 746-1940Homeless Support:o Friends of Youth (Duvall, Redmond, Kirkland)- Shelters/drop-inclinics for under 18 and 18+, behavioral health & case managementfriendsofyouth.org/serviceso Elizabeth Gregory Housing- (Seattle) Provides housing andnecessities for cis and trans women.eghseattle.orgo YouthCare- (Seattle) Housing support for those 18-21youthcare.orgImmediate help: (800) 495-7802o ShelterListing.org- National homeless shelter databaseshelterlistings.org© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 52 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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o Reclaim- Offers emergency shelter, motel vouchers, permanenthousing.reclaimstability.orgTest & Call: (425) 773-2874o New Beginnings-Legal, mental, and ﬁnancial support to move to a safe environment.newbegin.org/ﬁnd-help/housing(206) 522-9472o Peer Seattle-peerseattle.org/servicesinfo@peerseattle.org(206) 322-2437o Queer Housing Resource-facebook.com/groups/700739079944771o Cocoon House (Snohomish)-cocoonhouse.orginfo@cocoonhouse.org(425) 259-5802o REACH (Renton)-reachrenton.org/contact-us.htmlo Consejo-consejocounseling.org/1transitional-housing-programFood:o Feeding America- National food bank databasefeedingamerica.orgo Holy Innocents Church (Duvall)-holyinn.org/85© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 53 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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o Hopelink- Food, employment, ﬁnancial assistance(Carnation, Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline)hopelink.org/need-help/foodo Renewal Food Bank (Bellevue)-renewalfoodbank.orgo Fall City Food Pantry-fallcityfoodpantry.orgo Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank-fallcityfoodpantry.orgo Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank-woodinvillestorehouse.orgo Everett Food Bank-voaww.org/foodbank© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 54 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Medical Providers(F) Female, (M) Male, (N) Nonbinary providersIt’s okay to vet your providers. You deserve to work with someonewho is educated, compassionate, andon your side.● Resources: Everything from coming out to your doctor to what to do if youexperience discrimination-hrc.org/resources/patient-resources● ZoomCare Free Nights- (Bellevue) Free healthcare!Anything from sick visits, meds, IUDs, you name it.zoomcare.com/info/free-nights● (M) Dr. Jordan Collier, Evergreen (Redmond)-evergreenhealth.com/ﬁnd-a-doctor/proﬁle/jordan-collier-primary-care(425) 899-2273● (M) Dr. Joshua Policella, Evergreen (Redmond)-evergreenhealth.com/ﬁnd-a-doctor/proﬁle/joshua-policella-family-medicine-primary-care(425) 899-2273● Planned Parenthood (Bellevue)-plannedparenthood.org/health-center/washington/bellevue(800) 769-0045● (F) Dr. Jene Ferrante, Naturopath (Bellevue)-sagemed.co(425) 679-6056● (M) Dr. LaBrecque, Naturopath (Bellevue)-sagemed.co/lgbtq-care(425) 679-6056© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 55 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● U Primary Care (Bellevue)-uwmedicine.org/locations/primary-care-factoria(425) 957-9000● Kirkland Natural Medicine (Kirkland)-drteresarichter.com/services/lgbtq-health(425) 448-3232● (F) Julie Dubravetz (Issaquah)-https://tranquilandpurebodywork.com(206) 718-2811● Cedar River Clinics (Renton)-cedarriverclinics.org/lgbtqwellness(425) 255-0471● Oodle Family Medicine (Renton)-oodlemd.com(425) 357-7175● (M) Dr. Christopher Bosted (Shoreline)-rhcnaturopathic.com(206) 629-5165● (F) Dr. Paige Kasai (Sammamish)-overlakehospital.org/doctors/paige-kasai-md(425) 635-3070● (F) Dr. Jo Walker, Swedish (Issaquah)-swedish.org/locations/issaquah-campus(425) 313-4000● (F) Dr. Avia (Seattle)-countrydoctor.org/carolyn-downs-fmc(206) 299-1900● Elias Kass at Intergalactic Pediatrics (Seattle)-intergalacticpediatrics.com(206) 203-2509© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 56 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Capitol Hill Medical (Seattle)-capitolhillmedical.com(206) 720-9999● (M) Dr. Kevin Hatﬁeld & Dr. Mellatti, (Seattle)-polyclinic.com/health-wellness-library/transgender-care.html(206) 860-4700● (F) Dr. Rachel Beda (Seattle)-imwisepatient.com/dr-rachel-beda-2(206) 466-5937● Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic (Seattle)-seattlechildrens.org/clinics/gender-clinic(206) 987-2028● (F) Queen Anne Medical Associates (Seattle)-queenannemedicalassociates.com(206) 281-7163● (M) Dr. Robert Killian (Seattle)-killian-robert-md.business.site(206) 5896320● (F/M) Dr. Shalit & Associates (Seattle)-doctorshalit.com/providers(206) 624-0688● (F) Dr. Jessica Rongitsch (Seattle)-paciﬁcmedicalcenters.org(206) 720-9999● (F) Dr. Jill Corey (Seattle)-drjillcorey.com(206) 971-6708● National LGBT Cancer Network-cancer-network.org© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 57 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Provider SearchWebsites with ﬁlters to lead you to a variety of providers.● Worldwide Map of Informed Consent HRT- (No therapist required!)● Gay City (Seattle)-gaycity.org/wellness(206) 860-6969● Open Path Psychotherapy Collective (online)-openpathcollective.org● Ingersoll Provider Search (Seattle)-ingersollgendercenter.org/ingersoll-directory(206) 849-7859● Mindful Therapy Group(Seattle)-mindfultherapygroup.com/providers/category/LGBTQ● Psychology Today (Online)-psychologytoday.com● Trans WIN (Trans Wellness Information Network -dcats.knack.com/transwin● QueerDoc (online)-queerdoc.com(541) 604-8276● OutCare Health-outcarehealth.org● Therapy Den-therapyden.com© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 59 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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GynecologistsReproductive health for trans folk can be difﬁcult to navigate. Theseproviders have experience professionally supporting the queercommunity.● Planned Parenthood (Bellevue)-plannedparenthood.org(800) 769-0045● (M) Dr. Hasan Abdessamad (Burien)-chifranciscan.org(206) 965-4200● (M) Dr. Mark Cook, Evergreen (Seattle)-evergreenhealth.com/ﬁnd-a-doctor/proﬁle/jonathan-cook-obgyn(425) 899-6400● (F) Dr. Mary Micikas (Seattle)-countrydoctor.org/mary-micikas-arnp(206) 299-1600● Gynecology at UW Medical Center (Seattle)-uwmedicine.org/locations/gynenc-uwmc(206) 598-8300● (F) Dr. Tamar Blau (Seattle)-rootsnaturopathic.com/lgbtq(206) 972-2271● (N) Dr. Robinson Reed (Seattle)-schedule.swedish.org/directory/midwifery/1101-madison-street-204074-789517(206) 215-6900© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 61 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Physical TherapistsTrusting someone with your body can be a big step. Whether youneed pelvic ﬂoor support, pain with sex, musculoskeletal disorders,wellness or more. These providers get it!● Innova Physical Therapy (Redmond)- Inclusive care to the max!innovaphysicaltherapy.com/intersex_transgender_non_binary_health(425) 658-4980● Empower Physiotherapy (Seattle)- queer woman ownedempower.physio(937) 469-4048● (F) Peg Maas (Seattle)-swedish.org/doctors/physical-therapy/wa/seattle/peg-maas-1750582706(206) 320-2404Massage Therapists● (N) Lil Kerson (Seattle)- queer, trans and trauma informedelevatedacupuncture.org/more-about-me(206) 665-5890© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 63 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Fertility ResourcesThese providers can help educate & aid those looking for supportwith storing sperm, surrogacy, donating sperm/eggs, IVF and more.● Poma Fertility (Kirkland)-pomafertility.com/fertility-services/lgbtq-family-building(425) 822-7662● Think Fertility (Bellevue)-thinkfertilityusa.com/lgbtq(425) 454-5767● Love Is Family ORM Fertility (Bellevue)-ormfertility.com/loveisfamily(425) 458-2622● PNW Fertility (Bellevue)-pnwfertility.com/lgbtq-families(206) 515-0000● Overlake Reproductive Health (Bellevue)-fertileweb.com/lgbt(425) 646-4700● MAIA Midwifery & Fertility (Seattle)-maiamidwifery.com● SRM (Seattle)-seattlefertility.com/understanding-fertility/lgbt● Seattle Reproductive Medicine (Seattle)-seattlefertility.com/understanding-fertility/lgbt-family-building(206) 301-5000© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 64 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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SurgeonsThese surgeons have experience working with and supporting thetransgender community.● (M) Dr. Philip Young (Bellevue)-drphilipyoung.com(425) 990-3223● (M) Dr. Tony Mangubat (Tukwila)-labelleviecosmetic.com(206) 575-0300● (M) Dr. William Schmitt (Seattle)-virginiamason.org/william-p-schmitt-md(206) 223-6831● (F) Dr. Megan Dreveskracht (Seattle)-drmeganmd.com(206) 860-5582● (F) Dr. Alvina Won (Seattle)-drwoncosmeticsurgery.com(425) 977-2779● (M) Dr. Stiller (Spokane)-stilleraesthetics.com(509) 747-5773© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 65 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Surgery OptionsDysphoria and body dysmorphia are painful to say the least. This listshares surgery options to help support the you that you are!Masculinizing:Facial Masculinization- A broad range of some or all of theseprocedures. Liposuction in particular face and jaw areas, contouring ofthe nose, Adam’s apple enhancement and synthetic implants.Hair Implants- Gives patients fuller, thicker looking facial hair. Thiscan include eyebrows, beards, goatees, mustaches, and sideburns.Top Surgery (Bilateral mastectomy with chest reconstruction)- Thissurgery removes all breast tissue and excess skin, as well as properlyplacing nipples. There are multiple techniques to this, as differentbodies have different sizes.● Breast Reduction- Reduces fat, breast tissue and skin frombreasts.● Keyhole- Ideal for smaller chests. Breast tissue is removedthrough a small incision at the border of the areola and has ahigher chance of maintaining nerve sensation in the nipples, asthey are usually left untouched.● Donut/Periareolar- Ideal for smaller chests. An incision is madearound the areola, with a second larger circle also cut. Afterremoving the breast tissue, the nipples are grafted back on.Nerve sensation is partially maintained.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 66 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Batwing- Ideal for B-sized chests with less elastic skin. Incisionsare made on both sides of the areola to remove tissue, retainingnipple sensation without having pectoral scar lines.● Double Incision- For B-sized chests or larger, one of the mostcommon techniques. Incisions are made along the pectoral linesand breast tissue is removed to create a ﬂat chest. Nipples aregrafted back on. This technique can result in limited nervesensation. Some folks opt to remove their nipples or get themtattooed on.● T-Anchor/Inverted T- Ideal to retain as much nipple sensation aspossible, typically for B-sized chests or larger. This techniqueavoids nipple grafts. 2 horizontal incisions are made along thepectoral muscle, and an extra vertical incision is made betweenthe areola and pectoral incision to remove breast tissue andﬂatten the chest.● Buttonhole- Ideal for those with less chest tissue and who don’tcare as much about complete ﬂatness. Like the T-anchortechnique, except there’s no need for a vertical incision. Thisavoids nipple grafting and preserves the pigment and sensationof the nipples. There may be less control with nipple placementwith this method.Top surgery scars can beneﬁt from silicone ointment/cream, afterincisions are healed over.For more info/visual examples go to:folxhealth.com/library/top-surgery-101-procedures-cost-and-safetyBottom Surgery-● Hysterectomy- Removal of all or part of the uterus andsometimes the ovaries and/or the fallopian tubes.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 67 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Oophorectomy- Removal of ovaries.● Metoidioplasty- Has erectile abilities, preserved sensation, andpossible penetration can be achieved. Less invasive and lessexpensive procedure comparatively and allows preservation oferotic sensation. This procedure requires one surgery and usesyour existing genital tissue to make your clitoris longer andmore deﬁned as a phallus.● Scrotoplasty- Usually performed in conjunction with meto orphallo, this procedure creates a scrotum using the labia majoratissue and silicone testicular implants.● Urethroplasty- Creation of the urethral canal through theneophallus.● Vaginectomy- Partial or radical removal of vaginal tissue.● Phalloplasty- This complex procedure requires two surgeriesand uses tissue from your forearm or thigh to create a penis andurethra that allows you to pee while standing. This most closelyresembles the size of a male-assigned person’s penis. Size andappearance are prioritized over erectile capacity and in somecases over erotic sensation. Erectile capacity is achieved viapenile implant in a separate surgery to create a semi rigid orinﬂatable penile prosthesis.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 68 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Feminizing:Facial feminization- A broad range of some or all of these procedures.Hairline correction to create a smaller forehead, lips and cheekboneaugmentation, and jaw and chin reshaping/resizing.Hair removal/Electrolysis- A helpful solution to reduce or remove hairanywhere on the body to achieve more smooth, feminine skin.Top surgery-● Breast Augmentation- Surgical placement of silicone or salinebreast implants to increase breast volume. These can beinserted through incisions under the breast, armpit or aroundthe nipple.Bottom surgery-● Orchiectomy- The removal of testicles, producers oftestosterone● Scrotectomy- The removal of scrotal tissue.● Vulvoplasty- Construction of a zero-depth vagina, clitoris, andvulva.● Vaginoplasty- The construction of a vagina, clitoris, and vulva,that also allows for penetration. Determined training withdilators is required to keep this pathway open, with tapered offtraining over time.Examples of dilators: soulsource.com/collections/grs-vaginal-dilators*Disclaimer: Every surgeon works differently but should go over whatthey offer and what they think is best for your body’s shape and size.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 70 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Get multiple opinions, and work with a surgeon & team you feelcomfortable with! Pre & post-op photos of their other patients shouldbe available, and never be afraid to ask questions! Sensations can bediminished in any of these surgeries, and patients may regain some orall sensations with time.Gender Nulliﬁcation:Bottom surgery-● Nicknamed “the smoothie” gender nulliﬁcation surgery alsoknown as nullo or nullectomy, is a surgical procedure thatremoves or alters genital characteristics without aligning themwith binary male or female genitalia. It can include removing thepenis (penectomy), testicles (orchiectomy), scrotum(scrotectomy), urethra, uterus (hysterectomy), or vagina(vaginectomy). The goal is to create a smooth transition fromthe abdomen to the groin.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 71 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Gender-AfﬁrmingSurgery GrantsIt’s not always easy, or possible, for those in need of gender-afﬁrmingsurgery to afford the care they deserve. There are grant programs forthose looking for that extra support.● Genderbands- Finally supports gender-afﬁrming surgeries and hormonereplacement therapy for all people with gender diverse identities. Thesegrants apply in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Applications areopen from November 1stto December 31st.genderbands.org● Jim Collins Foundation- Financially supports gender-afﬁrming surgeriesfor all people over 18 years old. Available to non-citizens, but surgerymust be completed in the US. Applications open from June 1st-August15th.jimcollinsfoundation.org● Point of Pride- Financially supports gender-afﬁrming surgeries for allnon-cis gender identities over 18 years old. Available to non-citizens, butsurgery must be completed in the US. Applications open from November1st-30thyearly.pointofpride.org● Stealth Bros Support Fund- Financially supports any transmasculinetransition-related cost. Applications close yearly on November 30th.stealthbrosco.com© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 72 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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STIs & Safe SexWhen, if and how you choose to participate in intercourse are allpersonal choices. However, always be aware of potential dangers foryourself and your partner(s).STI: An STI/STD, sexually transmitted (infection/disease), is an infection that ispassed through unprotected sexual contact with someone who has an STI. Thiscan be through skin-to-skin contact, or bodily ﬂuids (semen, pee, blood, andsaliva). Some STIs, like herpes, can show symptoms within 2-20 days, whileothers, like Syphilis, can take between 3 weeks to 20 years to show signs. MostSTIs are curable, and those without a cure can be managed or minimized withproper treatment. It’s important to assess your personal risk of STIs and howoften to get tested. Make sure you are up to date on your vaccines! HPV andhepatitis A & B.For more detailed info on different STIs visit lgbt.foundation/stisPrEP (pre-exposure) and PEP (post-exposure) are daily medications that canhelp you stay HIV negative.healthline.com/health/hiv-aids/hiv-prevention/prep-vs-pep-infographicList of STIs: Chlamydia, Crabs, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis, Herpes, HIV, HPV, MGEN,Molluscum, NGU, Scabies, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis.Safe Sex: Disgracefully, 0 states in the US require sex education classes tocover LGBTQIA+ inclusive material. Safe sex looks like protecting yourself andyour partner(s) from STIs and pregnancy. There are easy ways to stay safeduring sex, and a wide array of birth control pills for those with uteruses. Birthcontrol for those AMAB aren’t on the market yet, but it looks like they are on theway soon!© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 73 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Internal Condom: A pouch that is inserted into the vagina or anus beforeintercourse. Use a fresh one every time to avoid holes or bacteria!External Condom: A rubber sheath that ﬁts over a penis or a toy to create abarrier as well as catch ﬂuids. Use a fresh one every time to avoid holes orbacteria!Dental Dam: A latex or polyurethane sheet used to be a barrier for oral sex onvaginas or anuses.Consent: The best sex = consensual & communicative. Consent is the ongoingand enthusiastic agreement to participate in any sexual act before it takes place.This covers any activity, including kissing! Communicate your needs to yourpartner(s), not only covering what you’re comfortable doing together physically,but the way you talk and treat one another. It’s ok to say no, and you have theright to stop if something feels wrong. Sex may lead to new or increasedfeelings of gender dysphoria. It’s important to try and communicate your wants,fears, or take time to process your feelings. Sex should feel good for all partiesinvolved, listen to your body.Some sexual encounters can lead to bacterial infections like vaginosis, yeastinfection or urinary tract infection (UTI). It’s important to talk to a compassionateprovider about how to best treat each of these, as catching the infection early onand getting proper medication can save you a whole lot of pain.LGBTQIA+ safer sex guide:healthline.com/health/lgbtqia-safe-sex-guide#condoms-and-barriers© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 74 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Free HIV/AIDS/STI &Pregnancy TestsIt’s important to know your body, and what it’s going through.HIV: Human Immunodeﬁciency Virus attacks cells that help the body ﬁght offinfections. It is spread by contact with certain bodily ﬂuids of a person with HIV,most commonly during unprotected sex. If left untreated, HIV can lead to AIDS.There is no effective cure for HIV, but there are a wide variety of medications tohelp treat it.Mistr- PrEP is a daily pill that is 99% effective at preventing HIV. Get itdelivered to your door heymistr.comAIDS: Acquired Immunodeﬁciency Syndrome is the late stage of HIV that mostpeople with HIV these days don’t have to face thanks to better antiviraltreatments. An individual with AIDS has an immune system that is too weak toﬁght off infections.HIV: Most places test for both HIV+STIso Planned Parenthood (Bellevue, Seattle, Lynnwood)-plannedparenthood.org/get-care/our-services/hiv-serviceso Teen Clinic (Bellevue, Kent)-kingcounty.gov/depts/health/locations/teen-clinics.aspxo Cedar River Clinics (Renton, Seattle)-cedarriverclinics.org1 (800) 572-4223o Peer Seattle-peerseattle.org/hiv-testing© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 75 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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o Sexual Health Clinic at Harborview (Seattle)-uwmedicine.org/locations/sexual-health-clinic-harborviewo Gay City- (Seattle)gaycity.org/wellnesso Out of the Closet (Seattle)-outofthecloset.org/testingSTI:o Planned Parenthood (Bellevue, Seattle, Lynnwood)-plannedparenthood.org/get-care/our-services/std-testing-treatment-vaccineso Teen Clinic (Bellevue, Kent)-kingcounty.gov/depts/health/locations/teen-clinics.aspxo Cedar River Clinics (Renton, Seattle)-cedarriverclinics.org1 (800) 572-4223o Any Lab Test Now-anylabtestnow.com/redmond-98052/stdPregnancy Tests:o Planned Parenthood (Bellevue, Seattle, Lynnwood)-▪ plannedparenthood.org/get-care/our-services/pregnancy-testing-services▪ plannedparenthood.org/get-care/our-services/abortion-serviceso Care Net of Puget Sound (Bellevue, Seattle)carenetps.orgo Teen Clinic (Bellevue, Kent)-kingcounty.gov/depts/health/locations/teen-clinics.aspx© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 76 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Therapists & PsychiatristsYour mental health is just as important as your physical health!Providers: N= non-binary, F= female, M= male● (F/N) Whole Valley Therapy (Duvall)- Happy to help you ﬁnd a providerthat matches you, even if it’s not with them. Prioritizes trans folx!wholevalleytherapy.comhello@wholevalleytherapy.com(425) 780-6227● Inclusive Therapists- Search engine of therapists nearby based on culture,focus, language, spirituality identity, insurance and more.inclusivetherapists.com● Larch Counseling (Duvall & North Bend)-larchcounseling.com(425) 200-0130● (N/F) Zane Counseling (Bellevue)-zanecounseling.cominfo@zanecounseling.com(425) 428-7517● Rainbow Counseling (Monroe)-brendanewell.comrainbowcounseling@gmail.com(425) 280-6508● (F) Dee Dee Vasquez (Bothell)-pspc.orginfo@pspc.org(425) 491-1315© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 78 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● (F) Liz Hunter (Seattle)-lizhuntercounseling.comliz@lizhuntercounseling.com(425) 205-5360● Protea Wellness (Seattle)-proteawellness.org(206) 207-5395● (M) Larry Venditto (Seattle)-larryvendittomsw.com(206) 568-2674● (M) Ezra Goezen (Seattle)-ezramfgoetzen.com(646) 397-2005● (M) Christian Skoorsmith (Seattle)-wholehealth.today(206) 457-9275● Perfectly Queer Counseling (Seattle/Online)-Free 20-minute consultperfectlyqueercounseling.com(206) 586-8822 call or text● (N) A. Canelli (Seattle)-canellicounseling.com(206) 898-0231● (N) Brian Kimmel (Seattle)-briankimmelcounseling.com(360) 857-0318● (N) Pakalana Lokahi Li (Seattle)-mana1pua.com(206) 708-7274© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 79 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● (F) Brena Lever (Seattle)-emdrworks.com(206) 351-5894● (M) Harry Dixon (Seattle)-rainbowconnectioncounseling.com/about-harry-dixon(425) 296-9893● (F) Jill Corey (Seattle)-drjillcorey.com(206) 971-6708● (F) Michelle Tribe (Seattle)-fullacceptance.org(360) 601-3108● (F) Joana Darsey-Moss (Seattle)-joannacounseling.com/about(206) 427-1459● (F) Kris Jacobsen (Seattle)-krisjacobsencounseling.com(360) 632-0558● Indigo Mental Health (Seattle)-indigomentalhealth.com(206) 801-3555● (M) Kieran McMonagle (Seattle)-redcapetherapy.com(206) 877-3330● Charlie Health (Online)-charliehealth.com1 (866) 491-5196● Pride Counseling (Online)-pridecounseling.comcontact@pridecounseling.com© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 80 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Gender/Sexuality & AutismThe autistic trans community often experiences major healthdiscrepancies when it comes to access, quality, and outcomes ofphysical & mental health. Knowing the care you deserve and how toprotect yourself is crucial to your well-being.● Tips & advice for autistic trans folx when looking for/going to a Dr.● Embrace-Autism- A dedicated diverse group who offers an array ofvalidating tests to indicate whether you may be autistic. They also list theSuperpowers and Kryptonite of folx who are autisticembrace-autism.com● National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)- A wonderful education hub ofsymptoms, conditions, local support, and resources. Has an Eastside hub!nami.org/Home● Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN)- Supports all autisticmarginalized genders, Two Spirit folx, and women with resources &webinars, as well as sensory-considerate gynecologists.awnnetwork.org● NeuroClastic- A group working to remove prejudice and bias preventingwomen, BIPOC, queer and the poor from getting the care and diagnosisthey deserve. They have SO much to offer!neuroclastic.com● LGBTQI+ Autistic Adults Facebook Group-facebook.com/groups/LGBTAspies© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 82 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Transitioning in theWorkplaceYou deserve a work environment where you can feel safe andauthentic to yourself. This section covers resources and information tohelp you with transitioning in and transitioning into the workplace.JOB HUNTING TIPS● A good rule of thumb: if you are applying for jobs and you aren’t gettinginterviews, it’s a resume issue. If you are getting interviews, but not joboffers, it could be an interviewing issue.● Make all of your social media private while job hunting- They will begoogling you!● Make sure your social media bios and proﬁle pictures are appropriate-Remove explicit, sexualized, and aggressive content.● Make sure your email address is professional and simple- a combinationof your ﬁrst name and last name.o Use Gmail or another modern host for your email address. Nomore Hotmail/Yahoo/AOL/etc.o Double check your email address’ picture to make sure it’sappropriate.● Government jobs have more worker protections than privateemployment.LGBTQ+ Job Boards:● Ingersoll Gender Center-ingersollgendercenter.org/jobboard● WA State LGBTQ Commission-lgbtq.wa.gov/career-opportunities© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 83 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Queer Outdoors-queeroutdoors.net● Out in Tech-outintech.com/jobs● CenterLink-lgbtqcenters.org/Careers● King County-kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careersEmployment Agencies + Recruiters + Career Fairs:● Hopelink- (Available to eligible adults living in North + East KingCounty)hopelink.org/need-help/employment● TransCanWork-transcanwork.org● The LGBTQ+ Bar-lgbtqbar.org/annual/career-fair● City Career Fair-citycareerfair.com/seattle● WorkSource WA-worksourcewa.comOther Resources● Human Rights Campaign- Search companies, municipalities, andhealthcare facilities to see how they rate on HRC’s Equality Index.hrc.org/resources/employers● CLEAR- Great help on applying for jobs, resume writing and more.lgbtq-economics.org/solutions/careers/guide-to-lgbtq-resumes© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 84 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Coming Out At Work- A comprehensive guide to methods,protections and your rights when coming out at work.heidarilawgroup.com/blog/coming-out-at-workRESUME TIPS● Apply using the name & pronouns you would like to be used.● Review your resume for concise language and spelling.● From a recruiter’s perspective, are the main qualiﬁcations needed for thejob easy to ﬁnd in your resume?● Using Tables in Word with hidden lines to arrange your resume is a greatway to create clean, consistent formatting.● If you attended college, and your high school graduation/GED was morethan 5-7 years ago, then you only need to include your college info, notyour high school/GED info.● Get some family/friends to double check it!DO’S:● Include a section for all of your technical/software skills, especially if thejob speciﬁc programs or tools that you have experience with. If you’rehighly skilled with any programs, note “highly proﬁcient.”● Avoid having gaps in your resume’s history if you can. Usually evenshort-term jobs can show valid experience!● If asked for one, take time with a cover. Use this opportunity to share moreabout your passion/experience relevant to the role you’re applying for andshare why you would be a good ﬁt.● Highlight your leadership or problem-solving skills. Such as trainingothers, leading a project, identifying, and ﬁxing a problem, orimplementing solutions to help clients/workﬂow.● Include month and year for the start and end dates of each position.DON’TS:● Don’t put your full address on your resume- just the City and State.● Do not include a “Summary” section reviewing your skills and experience.Make sure your skills and experiences are laid out under your workpositions.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 85 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Do not write “references available upon request.”Resume Writing Services- (it can be hard to start, you’ve got this!)● TransCanWork-transcanwork.org● Kyle Inselman (he/him), Career Coach & Resume Writer -prideinyourpath.com● Brynna Yentz (she/her), Resume Writer-brynna.yentz@gmail.comINTERVIEWING TIPSBefore:● Research the job and your employer. Learn what you can about thecompany and your role in it, so you have questions handy and a betterunderstanding of your involvement.● It’s helpful (but not required) to know where you want to go with yourcareer and what your personal/professional goals are over the next fewyears in case your employer inquires.● Get a good night’s rest, eat a nice meal and a light walk to calm yournerves and center yourself.● Do what you need to feel conﬁdent! Take a shower, shave/trim, style yourhair and/or makeup, and wear clothes that make you comfortable but stilllook professional.o If you don’t have professional looking clothing, picking somethingdark colored can help.o Make sure what you wear doesn’t have stains, holes, hair, badsmells, or is too tight or baggy. You can get cozy after the interview!● Bring a couple of copies of your resume and cover letter (if applicable) toyour interview- on resume paper if possible. This is an older practice butcan gain brownie points!● Depending on the position, it may be beneﬁcial to print/bring examples ofyour work to not only show your prospective employer, but help you guidethe conversation. These can be things like 3D items, graphics, or websitesyou’ve designed.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 86 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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During:● Silence your phone and turn off the vibrate.● Online Interview- Get on your computer early to ensure no updates areneeded. Check your camera view so you can adjust lighting, backgroundimage, etc. Mute notiﬁcations and have a glass of water● In-Person- Arrive early so you have time to deal with trafﬁc or parkingdelays. Do your best to smile and make eye contact.● Connect more with your prospective employer by turning your interviewinto a conversation. (Did they mention they live somewhere you’re familiarwith? Do you see a photo of their pet?) Connect over a shared experience.● Ask them questions- What drew them to the company? What made theprior employee successful in the position? What do the opportunities foradvancement look like? What does a typical day look like for someone inthis position?● Questions you’ll likely be asked, be prepared:o Describe a time where you had a difﬁcult situation or interactionand how you handled it.o Describe a problem you had to solve.o Describe your strengths.o Describe your weaknesses- avoid saying “I work too hard.”▪ Share something that you struggle with and share whatyou’re doing to address it.o Describe an accomplishment you are proud of.o Why would you be a good ﬁt for the company or this role?Questions you can ask:● Research the company and note questions you have. Look up the topicsthat are important to you and how that company relates to those topicson their website, social media, etc. Being able to speak to what you’veobserved goes a long way!● Keep your questions positive- Phrase questions thoughtfully, presumingthat the company has/is working to improve the issue.● What is the company doing to ensure their work environment is diverseand inclusive, if the company has any initiatives to make their productseco-friendlier, or if they have an LGBTQ+ afﬁnity group. Ask questions© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 87 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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that matter to you! Does the company offer tuition for continuededucation, does it tend to promote from within, what are theircross-training opportunities?After the interview:● Once you ﬁnish the interview, write up a quick “thank you, it was nice toconnect with you” email. Reiterate any highlights from the interview thatstood out to you, and end with a “I look forward to hearing from you.”● You did it! Treat yourself!Disclosing Gender Identity and Transitioning at Work:● You have the right to keep your gender identity private if you want.● Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for transitioningemployees, such as restroom facilities and name/pronoun changes.● Information related to your gender identity (such a sex assigned at birth)is conﬁdential medical information that does not need to be shared withyour employer.● If your name and/or pronouns differ from the information listed on yourgovernment ID documents, you will likely have to disclose your legalname (after you are hired) for payroll and retirement accounts duringonboarding. HR and Payroll should keep this information conﬁdential andnot disclose it to anyone.● If transitioning in the workplace, it always helps to have a work friend toconﬁde in. Talking with your HR or management can help not only bycoming out at your own level of comfort but can assist with creating anaction plan that meets your goals and any timelines● Discuss with HR any time off you need for possible surgery, changing yourname and/or gender marker on legal documents, and/or possibly asking towork hybrid while you take the time you need to adjust to your newauthentic self. :)© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 88 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Know Your RightsYou are a treasure and deserve to feel seen and safe wherever youare. This section covers your rights as well as navigating possibleharassment and discrimination.*This chapter is to share the basics of your rights. If you are experiencing harassment,discrimination, or a hostile work environment, contact an experienced legal professional! Legalconsultations are usually free. :)Your Rights:Federally- The LGBTQ+ community is protected against discrimination in allaspects of employment, housing, education, adoption, and more. The EqualEmployment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcinganti-discrimination provisions in the workplace.o The U.S. Constitution’s 14thAmendment guarantees equalprotection for all citizens under the law.o The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in sale, rental orﬁnancing of housing based on race, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, disability, or familial status.o Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees andapplicants.o Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination from federally fundededucational programs, including sports.o The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 prohibits discrimination ofemployees/applicants by the federal government on the basis ofage, sex, race, religion, disability.o Executive Order 13087prohibits discrimination in federalemployment based on sexual orientation.o The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate CrimesPrevention Act expands federal hate crime law to include crimesmotivated by the victim’s actual or perceived gender, genderidentity, sexual orientation, or disability.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 89 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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o Executive Order 13672prohibits anti-LGBTQ discrimination byfederal contractors, protecting those doing work for a company thatcontracts with the federal government.Washington- Washington State's Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) prohibitsdiscrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in all aspects ofemployment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and more. WLADexplicitly includes gender identity and expression, actual or perceived, asprotected categories.Places You Are Protected:● Public spaces (like bathrooms, restaurants, hotels, public schools)● Healthcare facilities● Housing (when you’re renting, buying, and selling a house)● Credit and lending facilities● Your jobEmployment Rights:● You have the right to be evaluated based on your qualiﬁcations andperformance.● Employers cannot discriminate against you during hiring, ﬁring,promotions, pay, beneﬁts, or any other aspect of employment because ofyour LGBTQ+ status.● In the interview process, employers cannot discriminate against you foryour gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital or child status,if you have a car (unless pertinent in the job), if you have a disability ormedical condition, or your religious beliefs. Employers should not ask orhold against you anything that is not job-related. (Like pregnancy, maritalstatus, medical history, name/age, or your partner)● You have the right to safe and adequate restrooms and locker rooms thatalign with your gender. Employers cannot demand medical/legaldocumentation of your gender as a condition of restroom access or limityou to using a speciﬁc restroom separate from other employees. They also© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 90 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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cannot require you to use facilities that are unsanitary, potentially unsafe,or located at an unreasonable distance from your workstation.o The Ofﬁce of Personnel Management encourages agencies todesignate all single-user restrooms as unisex/genderneutral;however, trans employees can't be limited to using theserestrooms.● You have the right to choose to be out and not be outed. Your employercannot forbid you from disclosing your transgender identity or penalizeyou for coming out. Your employer also cannot disclose your transgenderstatus without your consent.● You have the right to dress according to your gender identity. If there is adress code, it should be applied consistently with your gender identity.● You have the right to be called by your chosen name and appropriatepronouns. Any intentional refusal to use your stated name and pronounscould be unlawful.● You have the right to have your employee records fully updated.● An employer can’t take or give assignments to someone else based on aclient’s preference to work with someone with a different gender identityor sexual orientation.● You have the right to contact or ﬁle a charge or complaint of discriminationto the EEOC without retaliation or harassment.What Does Discrimination Look Like?:● Harassment or discrimination based on sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression is illegal. This includes:o Offensive jokes, slurs, threats, mistreatmento Repeated intentional use of wrong name or pronouns orverbal abuseo “Jokes” or derogatory commentso Denial of promotions, raises or overtimeo Exclusion from work events or opportunitieso Unwarranted disciplineo Being kept out of public facing positionso Unwanted attention or inappropriate/invasive questionso Unfair treatment compared to other workers© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 91 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Offhanded comments, teasing and isolated incidents that are not “severe” arenot prohibited. Only when behaviors are frequent, severe, or cause you tangibleharm (such as getting demoted or ﬁred) are the actions considered unlawful.Accidentally using incorrect pronouns or names is not illegal, but intentionallyand repeatedly doing so could be.What To Do If You Experience Harassment or Discrimination:● If safe, attempt to talk to the person who is causing the problem.● Make sure to document. Unfortunately, a lot of times, big issues startout small- so keep track of things you feel are concerning.● Make sure to keep a record of incidents you witness that happen toothers as well, in as much detail as possible.● Keep record of incidents with dates, times, locations, and anywitnesses.● Report incidents to your supervisor or HR department, following yourcompany’s procedures.● Record:o WHO- who was involved, who was the action or statementdirected towards, who witnessed ito WHAT- what was said or done, what was the reaction, whatwas done in response to the actiono WHEN- what date and approximate time did thestatement/action occuro WHERE- where did the statement/action occuro WHY- is there any additional context you can notate relatedto the person’s history? (They share anti-X sentiments)o HOW- how did the statement/action make you feel? How didthe statement/action affect you/your day/your work, etc.?● Trust in your friends and family- it’s important to be supported duringthese challenging situations!● If the harassment or discrimination is continuing or escalating, seeklegal counsel, ASAP!● Legal consultations are usually free, and reaching out to anemployment or civil rights attorney can give you the info needed tonavigate the immediate situation as well as establish someone to backyou up and help you should you need their services.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 92 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Make sure to document any retaliation (changed hours, changedtreatment, new unrealistic expectations are being placed on you, orharmful comments are being made under the disguise of “jokes”.● Always assume you will lose access to your work email and saveddocuments on a work device. Send pertinent material to your personalemail if you can or take pictures/print them!● Document all conversations with HR, and work as much as you canwith them via email for documentation. Remember, HR is not yourfriend, they are there to protect the company.● Document positive feedback about you, your performance, product,services, and if you were a part of leadership roles/held certainresponsibilities. This can counter potential false narratives if anemployer tries to push you out. This is also helpful to remind you ofyour value and are possible additions to your resume.● If there’s been no resolution internally, work with legal support (foundin the Legal Help section) to ﬁle a complaint witho State: Washington State Human Rights Commissiono Federal: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)Additional Legal Resources:● Transgender Law Center:transgenderlawcenter.org/get-help● U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Brochure on LGBTDiscrimination:eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/brochure-gender_stereotyping.cfm● How to File a Charge with the EEOC:eeoc.gov/employees/howtoﬁle.cfm● EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) playbook/options:upcounsel.com/eeoc-complaints● EEOC Federal Sector LGBT Cases:eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-sector-eeo-cases-involving-sexual-orientation-or-gender-identity-sogi© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 93 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Links to State and Local Human Rights Agencies:justice.gov/crt/legalinfo/stateandlocal.php● National Employment Lawyers Association:nela.org● How to ﬁle a complaint with the Ofﬁce of Federal Contract CompliancePrograms:dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/contact/ﬁle-complaint© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 94 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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DeathcareIn the darkest days, everyone deserves solace and support. Here arelocal safe spaces that understand the unique needs of our queercommunity during times of loss and remembrance.Green Funeral Homes● Recompose (Queer-Owned, Seattle)-recompose.life● Return Home (Queer-Owned, Seattle)-No *terramation charge for children 17 years old or younger.returnhome.com● People’s Memorial Co-op Funeral Home (Seattle)-A majority queer-identifying, not-for-proﬁt offering the communitydigniﬁed and affordable burial, cremation, alkaline hydrolysis(*aquamation) and natural organic reduction (*terramation) arrangements.funerals.coopResources● People’s Memorial Association, PMA (Seattle)- A resource for funeralchoice, education, advocacy, and beyond.peoplesmemorial.org© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 95 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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○ Fillable forms:■ Designated Agent- A power of attorney for funeralarrangements, giving you the option to name a non-familymember as the overseer of your cremation or burialarrangements.■ Disposition Authorization- A document indicating your choiceof cremation, aquamation, burial or natural organic reduction.○ Transparent pricing survey, offering visibility into funeral pricingonline. Easy price comparison of contracted funeral homes,cemeteries, monuments, and urn providers.○ Offers discounted burial plots, urns, and a document storageservice.Pet Funeral Home● Resting Waters (Seattle)-Offering *aquamation, an eco-friendly pet aftercare disposition.restingwaters.com*Terramation: human composting*Aquamation: bio/water cremation© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 96 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Books By/For Trans People● Hola iPapi!, by John Paul Brammer● Where’s My Book? A Guide for Transgender and Gender non-conformingYouth, Their Parents & Everyone Else, by Linda Gromko● Becoming a Visible Man, by Jamison Green● Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women, and the Rest of Us, by Kate Bornstein● My Husband Betty, by Helen Boyd● Queerly Beloved, by Diane & Jacob Anderson-Minshall● Redeﬁning Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So MuchMore, by Janet Mock● She’s Not There, A Life in Two Genders, by Jennifer Finney Boylan● The Social Justice Advocate’s Handbook: A Guide to Gender, by SamKillerman● I’m Afraid of Men, by Vivek Shraya● Yes, You Are Trans Enough, by Mia Violet● Variations by Juliet Jacques● A Dream of a Woman, by Casey Plett● Several People Are Typing, by Calvin Kasulke● Summer Fun, by Jeanne Thornton● The Tensorate series, by JY Yang© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 97 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Black LGBTQ+ Authors● Kraven Comics, by Fernando Serrano & Waiyen Wong● Meet Cute Diary, by Emery Lee● All Kings of Other, by James Sie● You Should See Me in a Crown, by Leah Johnson● Love & Other Natural Disasters, by Misa Sugiura● Clap When You Land, by Elizabeth Acevedo● Felix Ever After, by Kacen Callender● The Stars and the Blackness Between Them, by Junauda Petrus● How to Be Remy Cameron, by Julian Winters● Black Boy Out of Time, by Hari Ziyad● How To Dispatch A Human, by Stephanie Andrea Allen● Learned Reactions, by Jayce Ellis● Black Girl, Call Home, by Jasmine Mans● I’m a Wild Seed, by Sharon Lee De La Cruz● Sorrowland, by Rivers Solomon● Thanks a Lot, Universe, by Chad Lucas● Off The Record, by Camryn Garrett● Filthy Animals, by Brandon Taylor● A Master of Djinn, by P. Djèlí Clark© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 98 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Inclusive Books for Children● Kapaemahu, by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, and Joe Wilson● Julian Is a Mermaid, by Jessica Love● Heather Has Two Mothers, by Leslea Newman● Queer Heroes, by Arabelle Sicardi● The Boy & the Bindi, by Vivek Shraya● Call Me Tree, by Maya Gonzalez● I Am Jazz!, by Jessica Herthel● Jacob’s New Dress, by Sarah Hoffman● I’m A Girl!, by Yasmeen Ismail● My Princess Boy, by Cheryl Kilodavis● 10,000 Dresses, by Marcus Ewert● Baby’s First Words, by Stella Blackstone & Sunny Scribens● Ritu Weds Chandni, by Ameya Narvankar● Be Who You Are, by Jennifer Carr● Pinky and Rex and the Bully, by James Howe● Gender Now Coloring Book, by Maya Gonzalez● If You Believe in Mermaids…. Don’t Tell, by A. A Phiips● Meet Polkadot, by Talcott Broadhead© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 99 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Books For Parents & Family● He’s Always Been My Son, by Janna Barkin● Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family, by Amy EllisNutt● Raising my Rainbow: Adventures in Raising a Fabulous, Gender CreativeSon, by Lori Duron● Raising Ryland: Our Story of Parenting a Transgender Child with NoStrings Attached, by Hillary Whittington● Helping your Transgender Teen: A Guide for Parents, by Irwin Krieger● Gender Born, Gender Made, by Diane Ehrensaft● The Transgender Teen, by Stephanie Brill & Lisa Kenney● A Quick Easy Guide to Trans Identities, by Mady G & Jules Zuckerberg● She’s Not the Man I Married, by Helen Boyd● The Trans Partner Handbook, by Jo Green● I Know Who You Are, but What Am I? by Ali Sands● The Reﬂective Workbook for Partners of Transgender People, by D. M.Maynar● Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy with Families inTransition, by Elijah C. Nealy● What We Will Become: A Mother, a Son, and a Journey of Transformation,by Mimi Lemay© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 100 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Other Resources● Curated YouTube Resource Playlist-Tinyurl.com/PABPlaylist● Verna Felto- Enempowering the LGBTQ+ community through creativeexploration, self-discovery and self-expression! Offering free unique dragoutﬁts for free!vernafelton.org● Eastside Queer-Owned Business & Performers Directoryhttps://www.prideacrossthebridge.org/eastside-queer-owned-businesses● Intentionalist- Find local LGBTQ+ owned businesses.intentionalist.com● Everywhere Is Queer- World-wide directory of LGBTQ+ ownedbusinesses and job openings.everywhereisqueer.com● Campus Pride- Check out what trans policies, resources and housing anyUS college or university has in place, and see national campuses ranked.campuspride.org/tpc● Gender Spectrum-genderspectrum.org● GSA Resources (Gay Straight Alliance)-gsanetwork.org/resourcesAlso download the app on Android & iPhone● Find a safe bathroom-refugerestrooms.org● Trans Friendly Business Search-transfriend.ly© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 101 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● ORCA Lift- Reduced transit cost cardmyorca.com● Our Path- In-person and online support for partners who are LGBTQIA+.ourpath.org● Brought to you by our local Wolfberry Studio:wolfberrystudio.como Responding to Bigotry on social mediarainbowontheeastside.wolfberrystudio.com/your-questions-answered/responding-to-bigotry-on-social-mediao Responding to Transphobic News Coveragerainbowontheeastside.wolfberrystudio.com/your-questions-answered/responding-to-transphobic-news-coverageo Talking about Transgender Athletesrainbowontheeastside.wolfberrystudio.com/your-questions-answered/talking-about-transgender-athleteso Transgender & Nonbinary Heroes Helping our Larger Societyrainbowontheeastside.wolfberrystudio.com/your-questions-answered/transgender-and-nonbinary-heroeso LGBTQ+ Americans Whose Work Beneﬁted the Nationrainbowontheeastside.wolfberrystudio.com/your-questions-answered/lgbtq-american-heroes© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 102 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Resources For Parents● Friends of Youth- 2SLGBTQIA+ Parenting Support Group (virtual)us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkceGupjMjGNEZEXxkipfZUbJpRcaZfc_t● Human Rights Campaign-hrc.org/resources/supporting-your-young-gender-non-conforming-child● Parents of LGBTQIA+ youth support group (Sammamish)-Hosted by Plateaupians for Peace second Tuesday of the month,6:30-8pm. Contact admin@pforpeace.org● PFLAG (Bellevue & Seattle)- pﬂagbellevue.org pﬂagseattle.org● Trans Families- HUGE array of support groups for queer youth, parents,BIPOC, neurodiverse and more!transfamilies.org/video-support-groupstransfamilies.org/events/category/support-groups● LGBTQ National Help Center-glbthotline.org/youth-talkline.html● Desi Rainbow- Support for South Asian LGBTQ+ folks, their families, andallies-desirainbow.org● Trans Lifeline (ask for Family & Friends line)-(877) 565-8860● Diverse Gender-Covering best practices for youth sports, school, workplace sensitivity &inclusivity, along with individual consultations.genderdiversity.org© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 103 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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A School for YouFinding a school that puts work behind its words of inclusion anddiversity can seem daunting. Here’s a list of questions that may helpwhen vetting schools so you can ﬁnd the best one that aligns withyour values.● How do you use diversity and identities such as culture, ethnicity, andgender identity to create a safe space for kids to reach their full potential?● What hiring criteria do you have in place to determine if a potential staffmember has the experience to create a safe environment for students tofeel safe expressing their cultural traditions and explore genderexpression?● What kind of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training and support doesyour staff receive?● How do you ensure that what trained teachers learn about respecting andeducating different cultures, orientations and gender expression areimplemented?● What classroom materials do you use to teach children to welcome eachother’s full identities? What practices do you have in place to encourageinclusive behavior between students during recess and otherunstructured/lightly supervised social activities?● If you were to expand your staff to better serve parents, in what areas oflived experience would you seek greater diversity and representation inyour staff and why?● Is there a dress code, and is it based on sex/gender? How is it enforced?© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 104 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Are children allowed to use the bathroom of the gender that they identifyas?● Are colleagues encouraged to respect each other's pronouns? Areteachers encouraged to respect students' pronouns?● Has the school served LGBTQ+ students or LGBTQ+ families withchildren in the past?● Do you have a LGBTQ+ club? How long has it been around? What doesits leadership look like? Is there faculty support for it?● What lessons about love and courage could you teach kids from theexample of drag queens?● Do stories about drag queens appear in your reading list? What is thefeedback of parents regarding these reading selections? What is yourresponse to this feedback?● How do you address and correct when a student misgenders ordeadnames another student or teacher?● How do you address and correct when a teacher or staff membermisgenders or deadnames another student or teacher?● What are the guidelines that teachers have for handling bullyingsituations? What consequences do teachers face if they fail to intervenewhen students are bullied?● How has the school responded to bullying incidents in the past? Whatdisciplinary actions do students who bully face?● If a homophobic/transphobic parent attacks another parent verbally ordisparages LGBTQ+ families on school premises, during an off-campusschool activity, or in an online space associated with the school, whatwould the school's response be?● How is the school involved in the event of a hate crime?© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 105 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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● Tell me a story about an event that made you resolve to stand up forLGBTQ+ inclusion.*Don’t hold back when ensuring a school’s answers to your questions aresincere and backed by action. Anyone can say anything,actions speak louder than words.Washington Administrative Code:app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=110-300-0160WAC 110-300-0160Promoting acceptance of diversity.(1) An early learning provider must provide culturally and racially diverselearning opportunities. Diverse learning opportunities must be demonstrated bythe provider's curriculum, activities, and materials that represent all children,families, and staff. A provider must use equipment and materials that include,but are not limited to:(a) Diverse dolls, books, pictures, games, or materials that do not reinforcestereotypes.(b) Diverse music from many cultures in children's primary languages; and(c) A balance of different ethnic and cultural groups, ages, abilities, family styles,and genders.(2) An early learning provider must intervene appropriately to stop biasedbehavior displayed by children or adults including, but not limited to:(a) Redirecting an inappropriate conversation or behavior.(b) Being aware of situations that may involve bias and respondingappropriately; and(c) Refusing to ignore bias.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 106 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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Medical ProfessionalTraining & Resources● Linda Gromko-(Seattle PCP and owner of Queen Anne Medical Associates)31+ years of medical experience and educating providers about transgendermedicine.Online video courses, quizzes, tests-FREE COURSE EVERY MONTH, and YouTube videoslindagromkomd.comPublished books-Where’s MY Book? A Guide for Transgender and Gender Non-ConformingYouth, Their Parents, & Everyone ElseA Practical Reference for Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Adults● Gender As A Proxy Variable-leecat.art/gender-as-a-proxy-variable● Gender Diversity-This group covers everything from creating an inclusive workplace tounderstanding the barriers to care, legal obligations and talkingdifferences in parenting approaches.genderdiversity.org/health-care-providers-training● Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic- (Seattle based gender medicine clinic)SC offers a wide array of gender-afﬁrming care for youth & adults.This CE source includes almost everything needed to learn about gendermedicine, reading labs, writing letters, hormones and much more.© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 111 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org

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seattlechildrens.org/clinics/gender-clinic/education-resources-healthcare-professionals● Physicians for Reproductive Health-Curriculum training for providers on LGBTQ care and supportive practices.These sections go over safe sex, reproductive care, cultural competency,transgender primary & specialized care and explains how bias and stigmacreate health disparities.prh.org/arshep-ppts/#lgbtq-essentials● Coursera-FREE10 Module lecture by NYC’s Icahn School of Medicine goes through thefundamental medical care for transgender patients.coursera.org/learn/transgender-medicine?action=enroll● DCATS-Huge list of resources for providers and business owners on how to makeyour practice more trans inclusive and welcoming, as well as how to treattransgender patients.dcats.knack.com/transwin#resources© Axton Burton- The Big Book of All Things Queer 112 www.PrideAcrossTheBridge.org