Human Rights Office: Transgender/Transsexual: Contents

Trans Accessibility Project:
Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Purpose of this Manual
Why Shelters Must Be Inclusive
Limitations of the Manual
Organization of the Manual
Shelter Survey

Chapter 2: Overview Of Transgender Issues

The Concept of Gender
Transgender
Cross-Dressers
Intersexuals
Transgenderists
Transsexuals

Chapter 3: Transphobia And Discrimination

Transphobia and Genderism
Types of Discrimination
Transphobia and Heterosexism/Homophobia
Layers of Oppression
Violence Against Transgendered People
Impact of Discrimination
Absence of Services

Chapter 4: Transphobia In The Women's Movement

Chapter 5: Barriers To Providing Services

General Themes
Barriers for Specific Groups

Nontransgendered Residents
Transgendered Residents
Staff
Administration
Community Served

Chapter 6: Challenging The Barriers

Human Rights Rulings
Community Development
Organizational Development

Getting Started
Developing and Implementing a Work Plan
Identifying Barriers
Recognizing Your Strengths
Deciding on Your Objectives
Achieving Your Objectives

a) Anti-Discrimination Training
b) Policy Development
c) Outreach

Chapter 7: Training Sessions

Anti-Discrimination Training
Purpose of Training
Training Process
Potential Difficulties
Content of Training

Policy Development

Purpose of Training
Training Process
Potential Difficulties
Content of Training

Counselling Issues

Purpose of Training
Training Process
Potential Difficulties
Content of Training

Chapter 8: Resources

Locating Resources and Allies
Print Resources
Books & Papers
Biography & Autobiography
Magazines
Organizations
The Internet
Web Sites
Discussion Lists
Transgender Newsgroups
Audio-Visual Resources

Documentary & Autobiography
Popular Films

Appendices

1. Covering Letter for Shelter Survey
2. Summary of Responses to Shelter Survey

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