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Handbook for parents
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Provides information for parents of children who have a disorder of sex development (DSD). Discusses what DSDs are, what causes DSDs, how to talk about DSDs with their child and with others, dealing with medical issues, and finding support.
- Source: Intersex Society of North America
- From: International resource
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Intersex Society of North America
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Provides information for and advocates on behalf of individuals born with anatomy that is not considered standard for males or females. Web site also provides information for families, and clinical guidelines for health professionals.
- Source: Intersex Society of North America
- From: International resource
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Transgender health matters
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Provides definitions for different labels and terms used by transgender and transsexual people. Highlights barriers to health care encountered by trans people. Suggests ways for healthcare providers to provide culturally sensitive and accessible care. Lists community resources available in the Vancouver area. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: The Centre
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What are social determinants of health for LGBTTTIQ people?
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Discusses how discrimination contributes to health issues for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transexual, two-spirit, intersex, and queer people. Outlines examples of community responses to improve health of LGBTTTIQ people. Gives an overview of what social determinants of health are. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition (CRHC)
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Where to go?
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Provides links to health, phone line, and information Web sites of interest to LGBQTT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgendered, two-spirited, queer and questioning) youth in Ontario.
- Source: Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
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