Online Resources
Websites Suggested by Papillon Center
There are thousands of web sites and blogs devoted to giving out information, support and personal opinion on transgender issues. The sites listed below have been hand selected by Dr. McGinn. Although there are many excellent sites not listed here, we have provided a small, readable list that contains some core information to get you started in broadening your gender knowledge. These links frequently update their content and are run by very devoted organizations and individuals. Often times, Dr. McGinn has known the authors for quite some time and can endorse them as being leaders in their area of expertise.General Information
TS ROADMAP Outstanding general resource
Susan's Place Excellent link clearinghouse
Anne Vitale PhD/therapist with buckets of wisdom
Go Ask Alice Ask your sex question here. Answers are based on fact, not opinion.
The Transitional
Male FTM info
REMEMBERING
OUR DEAD Why politics matter
TG POC Transgender People of Color
SAGE LGBT Seniors
Trans-Youth
MERMAIDS For younger patients and their families
ANTIJEN BLOG Trans advocate and good source for trans youth
Organizations
IFGE Find local therapists/recourses and scientific publications
WPATH (formerly HBIGDA) World Professional Association for Transgender Health
GLMA Find a local physician
PFLAG Help with telling your loved-ones
Renaissance Support groups near you
GENDER ORG Find local therapists/resources and providers
Education
International
Journal of Transgenderism Scientific articles on transgender issues
Center for Excellence in
Sexual Health Offers med-school curriculum models to include transgender health
Legal Information
National Center for Transgender
Advocacy Our force in Washington
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Know your rights/ Be free
Substance Abuse Programs
Military Issues
Servicepersons
Legal Defense Network Military GLBT Issues
Religious
Catholic
Paul to the Galations 3(28):"(t)here are no more distinctions between Jew and Greek, slave and free, male and female, but all of you are one in Jesus Christ."
Paul to the Galations 3(28):"(t)here are no more distinctions between Jew and Greek, slave and free, male and female, but all of you are one in Jesus Christ."