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Deaf Awareness Month: Reflecting On Audist Barriers in the Sexual Violence Field

The first American school to teach American Sign Language (ASL) was the Hartford-based Connecticut Asylum for the Education and Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons in 1817 (renamed the American School for the Deaf). While the focus on educating persons with disabilities was groundbreaking at the time, it is clear from the institution’s name alone that there was an implicit, audist prejudice in its perception and approach to its students.

Confronting Biphobia: A Blog Series on Understanding the Unique Needs of Bi+ Survivors JL Heinze Wed, 09/22/2021

Biphobia, or the fear or rejection of Bi+ identities and people, has been pervasive throughout history and is still present today.

Bi+ Resources and Unmet Need JL Heinze Wed, 09/22/2021

The Bi+ community has struggled to be seen both as part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum and a community of its own kind, particular to itself. As a result, Bi+ specific resources are less common than resources for other LGBTQ+ communities. Despite this, there has been a growing awareness of the unique needs of the Bi+ community.

Guides & Publications

Disparities in Bi+ Health and Sexual Violence JL Heinze Wed, 09/22/2021

*This blog covers issues of sexual violence, self harm, and discrimination and may be triggering for some readers. 

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Let’s Talk About It! A Transgender Survivor’s Guide to Accessing Therapy

FORGE outlines a comprehensive strategy guide for approaching therapy in the Transgender community. "Let’s Talk About It! A Transgender Survivor’s Guide to Accessing Therapy" cover resiliency exercises, self healing strategies, and essential information to help Transgender survivors access therapy and other resources.

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