QueerGrace.com provides a great articles for helping us understand LGBT+ Identity.
L, G, B, T, Q, Q, I, A… WHAT DO ALL THE LETTERS MEAN?
No matter how you Identify, there are many resources available for the LGBT+ community.
Asexual/Aromantic:
The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project: Advocating for asexual and aromantic spectrum people in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond.
Aces & Aros: Get involved in a movement of organizers and advocates working to change the lives of aces and aros across the country.
- Understanding Asexuality and Aromanticism
- Asexuality 101
- Issues Aces Face
- Young Aces’ Issues
- An Introduction to Aromanticism
- A Beginner’s Guide to Being an Aromantic Ally
The Asexual Visibility & Education Network (AVEN): Hosts the world’s largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality.
Asexual Outreach: Asexual Outreach aspires to act as an umbrella organization for the national ace and aro advocacy movement by providing structure, sustainability, and resources that help projects and communities flourish.
Asexuality Archive: Makes sure that good information stays visible, whether it’s a day old or five years old.
What is Asexuality?: Information about asexuality and the ace spectrum in multiple formats.
- What is Asexuality? brochure
- Am I Ace? brochure
- A Parent’s Guide to Asexuality
- An Educator’s Guide to Asexuality
- Asexuality Answer Guide for Educators
- Glossary of Asexuality Related Terms
Bi+ (including bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, fluid, queer or any other label -or no label- for attraction to more than one gender)
Bisexual Resource Center: Provides support to the bisexual community and raises public awareness about bisexuality and bisexual people.
- The Bisexual Resource Center brochure
- Bi+ 101 brochure
- Pan and Bi+: A Handy Guide
- How to be an Ally to a Bi+ Person brochure
- Mental health in the Bisexual Community: Biphobia, Bi Erasure & Getting Help
- Bisexuality and Disability brochure
- Growing a Bi+ Community: A Handbook for Facilitators
- Ten Tips on How to Be Bi-Inclusive in Your Programs & Services for LGBTQ Elders
- Books on Bisexuality: An Annotated Listing
- Starting or Growing Your Bisexual Support Group
- A Resource Guide to Coming Out as Bisexual: Human Rights Campaign, in partnership with BRC, BiNet USA, and the Bisexual Organizing Project
- Bi Media Resource Guide: GLAAD, in partnership with BRC, BiNet USA, and the Bisexual Organizing Project
Bisexual Organizing Project: Committed to building the bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, and unlabeled (bi+) community
- A Resource Guide to Coming Out as Bisexual (disponible en Español)
MAP (Movement Advancement Project):
- Understanding Issues Facing Bisexual Americans
- Invisible Majority: The Disparities Facing Bisexual People and How to Remedy Them
Intersex
Intersex Society of North America: Public awareness, education, and advocacy organization for intersex people
- FAQ
- Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Disorders of Sex Development in Childhood
- Consortium on the Management of Disorders of Sex Development: Handbook for Parents
- Tips for Parents
- Tips for Adoptive Parents
- Teaching Intersex Issues
Accord Alliance: Promotes comprehensive and integrated approaches to care that enhance the health and well-being of people and families affected by differences of sex development (DSD).
Lesbian
Lesbian Connection: Free worldwide forum of news, ideas and information for, by and about lesbians.
Transgender
National Center for Transgender Equality: Advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.
- Understanding Transgender People: The Basics
- Understanding Non-Binary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive
- FAQs About Transgender People
- Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally
- Transgender People and Bathroom Access
- Health Coverage Guide
- ID Documents Center
- Transgender Legal Services Network
MAP (Movement Advancement Project):