*ALGBTIC is actively seeking volunteers to translate the competencies into additional languages. Please volunteer – we need you! Contact Kathryn Newton at ksnewton@ship.edu

• French Translation of Competencies
• Turkish Translation of Competencies
• Chinese Translation (pdf format) - Download Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Japanese Translation (pdf format) - Download Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Mixed Heritage Center http://www.mixedheritagecenter.org/ This resource provides access to a wide variety of resources including books, journal articles, movies, organizations and other valuable resources.

*Section in progress. Suggestions welcome. Please send to Kathryn Newton, Multicultural Consultant at ksnewton@ship.edu

Books
Journals
Films

*Section in progress. Suggestions welcome. Please send to Kathryn Newton, Multicultural Consultant at ksnewton@ship.edu

Books
Journals
Training videos
Counselor training & supervision

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
http://www.glaad.org/index.php
From the website: “Because of GLAAD's work, gay and lesbian stories and issues are covered in national and local news publications, in film and on television. Negative and imbalanced portrayals of the community have decreased while lesbians and gay men have been increasingly incorporated in nearly every type of media platform - from soap operas to cartoon strips. But there's a lot of work yet to do. Transgender and bisexual representations, representations of the full spectrum of diversity of our community, and accurate representations of our relationships are but a few areas where GLAAD continues to focus resources and attention. In step with today's always-changing media landscape, GLAAD continues to provide journalists and media professionals with timely, inclusive and authoritative resources, expanding the representation of our community one story at a time through an effective, forceful mix of advocacy, education and visibility.”
SPANISH: GLADD.org en español located at http://www.glaad.org/espanol/bienvenido.php

 

National and International Gay and Lesbian Organizations and Publications (with other organizations/publications important to glbt research):
http://faculty.washington.edu/alvin/gayorg.htm
From the website: “A list of limited to non-profit and/or information-providing organizations and publications with reasonably up-to-date websites having numerous full text resources and links… many of the websites give directory information for related organizations without websites as well as for associated regional and local chapters.”

 

International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC):
http://www.iglhrc.org/cgi-bin/iowa/home/index.html
From the website: “The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is a leading international organization dedicated to human rights advocacy on behalf of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.” For FRENCH, PERSIAN, and SPANISH translation of page use link for “Other languages” from home page.

 

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG):
http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=191
From the website: “Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.”

 

Safe Schools Coalition
http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/safe.html
From the website: “The Safe Schools Coalition is an international public-private partnership in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth, that is working to help schools - at home and all over the world - become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.” For GLBTI youth of color go to http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/RG-glbt_youth_of_color.html

 

National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
http://www.nclrights.org/site/PageServer
From the website: “Since 1977, the National Center for Lesbian Rights has worked to create a world in which every lesbian can live fully, free from discrimination. NCLR is a national, lesbian-feminist, non-profit law firm with headquarters in San Francisco. They offer legal advice to both clients and lawyers and have been instrumental in winning important cases for the rights of gays, lesbians and transgender individuals.”

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

http://thetaskforce.org/
From the website: “The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force create change by building LGBT political power from the ground up. They bolster the strength of local LGBT activism in rural enclaves, small towns and cities nationwide. We build grassroots political muscle at every level by training activists, strengthening the infrastructure of local and state allies and organizing broad-based campaigns creating public support for full equality of LGBT people."

 

Human Rights Champaign (HRC)
http://www.hrc.org/index.htm
From the website: “The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.”
SPANISH: en español available at http://www.hrc.org/5256.htm

People of Color Media Program (part of GLADD):
http://www.glaad.org/poc/index.php
From the website: “The People of Color (POC) Media Program is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of LGBT people of color and events in mainstream, POC (including Spanish-language) and LGBT media as a means of increasing visibility of these communities and to serve as a community resource to LGBT people of color.
The POC Media Program primarily focuses on the Asian Pacific Islander community, the Latina/o community and communities of African descent. The program also works to increase visibility of the LGBT Muslim and Native American Two-Spirit communities.”
Each of the following sections within this website includes narratives, news, videos, and volunteer and advocacy opportunities. Make sure to visit the “Community Media Resource Kit” under each section for a list of terms and links to dozens of relevant organizations.

• Covers Communities of African Descent (COAD)
• Asian Pacific Islander Community
• Community and SPANISH language media

 

Safe Schools Coalition/ Parents/Guardians and Family Members of GLBT Youth of Color
http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/RG-glbt_youth_of_color.html
From the website: “The Safe Schools Coalition is an international public-private partnership in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth, that is working to help schools - at home and all over the world - become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.”

International Federation of Black Prides
http://www.ifbprides.org/
From the website: “The International Federation of Black Prides is a coalition of Black Pride organizers formed to promote a multinational network of LGBT/SGL (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Same Gender Loving) Prides and community-based organizations.”

United Lesbians of African Heritage
http://www.uloah.com/
From the website: “Dedicated to the visibility, unity and empowerment of lesbians of African heritage. We empower lesbians through education, the promotion of health and well-being, and advocacy.”

 

LGBT Aging Issues Network (LAIN), a constituent group of American Society on Aging (ASA):
http://www.asaging.org/networks/LAIN/about.cfm
The newsletter of this organization, OutWord, published an entire issue (Fall 2007) focused on LGBTQI elder communities of color. There is a link to an online interview regarding the purpose of this issue and considerations for professionals (also links to related resources).

National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC):
http://www.nbjcoalition.org/index.html
From the website: “The National Black Justice Coalition is a civil rights organization of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and allies dedicated to fostering equality by fighting racism and homophobia. The Coalition advocates for social justice by educating and mobilizing opinion leaders, including elected officials, clergy, and media, with a focus on Black communities.”

Zuna Institute, National Advocacy Organization for Black Lesbians:
http://zunainstitute.org/
From the website: “Zunia is a national organization for the black lesbian community. Zuna hosts a national conference for Black lesbians and works to develop leadership amongst lesbians of African descent.”

NativeOut:
http://www.nativeout.com/
A Native American LGBT Organization (At the time of posting this link, the NativeOUT.com site was down for redesign. Please visit site for more information).

 

For PEOPLE OF COLOR – By State (United States)

Note: The organizations listed here are state-specific, however their websites provide valuable information for people of color nationwide.

PENNSYLVANIA
GALAEI: The Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative (Philadelphia)
http://www.galaei.org/

 

TEXAS
allgo: a statewide queer people of color organization (Austin)
from the website: “allgo envisions a just and equitable society that celebrates and nurtures vibrant people of color queer cultures.”
http://allgo.org/allgo/

*The MC Committee is seeking online resources in as many languages as possible. Please submit suggestions for links to Kathryn Newton at ksnewton@ship.edu

 

MULTILIGUAL SITES

International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA)
From the website: “The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association is a world-wide network of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people everywhere.”

FRENCH/ Francais
http://www.ilga.org/index.asp?LanguageID=3

SPANISH / Espanol
http://www.ilga.org/index.asp?LanguageID=2

PORTUGUESE / Portugues
http://www.ilga.org/index.asp?LanguageID=5

 

International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC):
http://www.iglhrc.org/cgi-bin/iowa/home/index.html
From the website: “The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is a leading international organization dedicated to human rights advocacy on behalf of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.” For FRENCH, PERSIAN, and SPANISH translation of page use link for “Other languages” from home page.

 

SPANISH/Espanol

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
GLADD.org en español
http://www.glaad.org/espanol/bienvenido.php

Human Rights Campaign
Campana de Derechos Humanos
http://www.hrc.org/5256.htm

Youth Resource
www.youthresource.com
Youth Resource, a project of Advocates for Youth, provides a wide range of information specific to LGBT youth including the latest news, info on listservs, chat rooms, and youth groups, choosing the right schools, and HIV/STD info.  This website can also be viewed in Spanish.

SAGE National Annual Conference on LGBT Aging
http://sageusa.org/specialevents/home.cfm?ID=7
From the homepage click on “Resources” for links to resources offered in Spanish (9 links). Also publications and videos.

TRANS-NATIONAL

International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA)
www.ilga.org/
From the website: “The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association is a world-wide network of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people everywhere. Founded in 1978, it now has more than 670 member organizations. Every continent and over 110 countries are represented. ILGA member groups range from small collectives to national groups and entire cities. ILGA is to this day the only international non-profit and non-governmental community-based federation focused on presenting discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation as a global issue.”

ILGA homepage available in:
French/ Francais
http://www.ilga.org/index.asp?LanguageID=3

Spanish / Espanol
http://www.ilga.org/index.asp?LanguageID=2

Portuguese / Portugues
http://www.ilga.org/index.asp?LanguageID=5

 

ILGA - Asian Region
http://asia.ilga.org/

ILGA - Pan African Region
http://africa.ilga.org/
French at http://afrique.ilga.org/
Portuguese at http://africa_pt.ilga.org/

ILGA - America, Latina, and Caribe Regions
http://latin_america_caribbean.ilga.org/
Spanish at http://america_latina_caribe.ilga.org/
Portuguese at http://america_latina_caraibas.ilga.org/

 

ILGA - European Region
http://www.ilga-europe.org/Europe/About-us/What-is-ILGA-Europe
38 European languages
http://www.ilga-europe.org/Europe/Publications/Non-periodical/General-leaflet-about-ILGA-Europe-June-2006

 

The World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews
http://www.glbtjews.org/
From the website: “The World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews: Keshet Ga’avah consists of around 50 member organizations in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Mexico, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The World Congress holds conferences and workshops representing the interests of lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender Jews around the world. The focus of these sessions varies from regional, national, continental, to global.”

 

 

AUSTRALIA

Australia Lesbian and Gay Archives
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~alga/welcome.htm
From the website: “The Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives were established in 1978 at the Fourth National Homosexual Conference. They are based in Melbourne and operate with the assistance of members and supporters interstate. The Archives are the only community group in Australia that actively collects and preserves lesbian and gay material from across the country, and makes it readily accessible.”

 

Olderdykes.org
http://www.olderdykes.org/
From the website: “This is the website of Ten Forty Matrix, a vigorous loose-limbed organization of lesbians over forty who relish discussion and debate about the issues we face in work, life, at home, in the arts and politics….We welcome seekers, browsers, interactors, readers, researchers and lovers of all things lesbian both light and lofty.”

 

UNITED KINGDOM/NORTHERN IRELAND

NUS (National Union of Students)
http://www.nus.org.uk/en/Campaigns/LGBT/LGBT-and-disability/
From the website: “We are a confederation of local student representative organizations in colleges and universities throughout the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland….this site describes the underlying issues of LGBT and disability of students.”

Age Concern
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/openingdoors/
London-based organization working with and for older individuals. Mainstream aging organizations with an Opening Doors program for Gay’s and Lesbians.

Susan’s Sex Support Site
http://www.sexsupport.org/index.html
Sexuality and Disability: Education, Advocacy & Support, a part of Information on Disability for Empowerment, Advocacy and Support - IDEAaS

 

NUS (National Union of Students):
http://www.nus.org.uk/en/Campaigns/LGBT/LGBT-and-disability/
From the website: “NUS (National Union of Students) is a voluntary membership organization which makes a real difference to the lives of students and its member students' unions. We are a confederation of local student representative organizations in colleges and universities throughout the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland which have chosen to affiliate and which pay a membership fee. This site describes the underlying issues of LGBT and disability of students.”

LGBT Aging Issues Network (LAIN), a constituent group of American Society on Aging (ASA)
http://www.asaging.org/networks/LAIN/about.cfm
LAIN mission statement: “The LGBT Aging Issues Network (LAIN) works to raise awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services. LAIN seeks to foster professional development, multidisciplinary research and wide-ranging dialogue on LGBT issues in the field of aging through publications, conferences, and cosponsored events. LAIN welcomes the participation of all concerned individuals regardless of age, sexual orientation or gender identity.” Note: The newsletter of this organization, OutWord, published an entire issue (Fall 2007) focused on LGBTQI elder communities of color. Link to online interview regarding the purpose of this issue and considerations for professionals (also links to related resources).

 

SAGE National Annual Conference on LGBT Aging
http://sageusa.org/specialevents/home.cfm?ID=7
From the homepage click on “Resources” for links to resources offered in English (over 70 links) and SPANISH (9 links). Also publications and videos.

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Gay & Lesbian Association of Retiring Persons, Inc. (GLARP)
http://www.gaylesbianretiring.org/index.html
From the website: “We are a 501(c) nonprofit public purpose corporation with a membership and opportunity for charitable giving to enhance the aging process of members or couples in the GLBT community.”

 

GLBTLaw.org
http://www.elderslaw.org/glbtlaw/index.html
From the website: “The GLBT Legal Hotline is a FREE service provided by Elder Law of Michigan, Inc., a private, non-profit organization. The GLBT Legal Hotline assists the senior GLBT community, as mentioned above, with many personal legal issues particularly regarding estate, probate & partnership issues (such as Last Wills and Testaments, Powers of Attorney, Joint Tenancy, Advance Directives, Pensions, Caregiver concerns, Trusts, etc.)”

LGBT Aging Project
http://www.lgbtagingproject.org/
From the website: “The mission of the LGBT Aging Project is to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders have equal access to the life-prolonging benefits, protections, services and institutions that their heterosexual neighbors take for granted.”

 

The Task Force
http://www.thetaskforce.org/issues/aging
The website: “The Task Force is working on several fronts to ensure that the needs of LGBT elders are not ignored.” Local, state, and federal  advocacy and legislative efforts.

The American Society on Aging (ASA)
http://www.asaging.org/asav2/asaconnection/enews/09jan/cultural.cfm
From the website: “The American Society on Aging has launched a new website that brings together an unparalleled wealth of resources on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) aging from across the United States and around the globe. ASA’s LGBT Aging Resources Clearinghouse gathers vital information and contacts into a searchable, easy-to-use form and puts them at the fingertips of healthcare and social services providers, policymakers, researchers and students, as well as LGBT elders and their friends, families and caregivers. All visitors are welcome to use the site free of charge.” Direct link: LGBT Aging Resources Clearinghouse at http://www.asaging.org/larc/

 

Olderdykes.org
http://www.olderdykes.org/
From the website: “This is the website of Ten Forty Matrix, a vigorous loose-limbed organization of lesbians over forty who relish discussion and debate about the issues we face in work, life, at home, in the arts and politics. The site originally catered for women in the Sydney area, but over the years, olderdykes.org has grown beyond its original borders to embrace women from all over Australia and internationally. Here is a multi-faceted resource, brimming with ideas, debate, humour, personal stories, reviews, travel information, short fiction, poetry, commentary, the opportunity to communicate with others and many links to other sites of interest and relevance. There is also news about forthcoming events - social and political. We welcome seekers, browsers, interactors, readers, researchers and lovers of all things lesbian both light and lofty.”

 

Age Concern
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/openingdoors/

United Kingdom-based organization working with and for older individuals. Mainstream aging organizations with an Opening Doors program for Gay’s and Lesbians.

CATHOLIC

Dignity USA - Catholic
http://www.dignityusa.org/
From the website: “Celebrates the wholeness and holiness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Catholics….DignityUSA envisions and works for a time when Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Catholics are affirmed and experience dignity through the integration of their spirituality with their sexuality, and as beloved persons of God participate fully in all aspects of life within the Church and Society.”

 

JEHOVAH WITNESS

A Common Bond – Jehovah Witness
http://www.gayxjw.org/acb.html
From the website: “…a worldwide support network for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals who were, or still are, associated with Jehovah Witnesses.”

 

METHODIST

Affirmation: United Methodists for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns
http://www.umaffirm.org/
From the website: “As an independent voice of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer people, Affirmation radically reclaims the compassionate and transforming gospel of Jesus Christ by relentlessly pursuing full inclusion in the Church as we journey with the Spirit in creating God’s beloved community.”

 

JEWISH

The World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews
http://www.glbtjews.org/
From the website: “The World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews: Keshet Ga’avah consists of around 50 member organizations in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Mexico, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The World Congress holds conferences and workshops representing the interests of lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender Jews around the world. The focus of these sessions varies from regional, national, continental, to global.”

 

PRESBYTARIAN

More Light Presbyterians
http://www.mlp.org/
From the website: “Following the risen Christ, and seeking to make the Church a true community of hospitality, the mission of More Light Presbyterians is to work for the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA).”

 

MCC

Metropolitan Community Churches
http://www.mccchurch.org/AM/
From the website: “MCC Core Values: Community, Inclusion, Social Action, Spiritual Transformation...MCC! These are the values that drive our ministries.”

 

LUTHERAN

Lutherans Concerned / North America
http://www.lcna.org/
From the website: “Works for the full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Lutherans in all aspects of the life of their Church and congregations. We provide a place of comfort and safety. We reach out and teach that Christ's message, the Gospel, is for everyone equally. We call for the blessing of committed and covenanted same-gender relationships, and for the ordination of those called to minister.”

 

HINDU / VAISHNAVA

GALVA – The Gay and Lesbian Vaishnava Association (Hindu)
http://www.galva108.org/
From the website: “Is an international organization dedicated to the teachings of Lord Caitanya, the importance of all-inclusiveness within His mission, and the Vedic concept of a natural third gender. Its purpose is to educate Vaishnavas, Hindus and the public in general about the “third sex” as described in Vedic literatures. This knowledge will help to correct many of the common misconceptions that people hold today concerning third-gender people (gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders, the intersexed, etc.). In addition to this, GALVA wishes to provide a friendly and positive-oriented place where third-gender devotees and guests can associate together and utilize their time to learn more about Krsna consciousness and advance in spiritual life.”

*Section in progress. Suggestions welcome. Please send to Kathryn Newton, Multicultural Consultant at ksnewton@ship.edu