Resources & Events
This is a space for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ community resources and events. This page is always a work in progress.
Affirming Resources on neurodiversity and neurodivergence:
Dr. Nick Walker
Dr. Nick Walker is the author of Neuroqueer Heresies: Notes on the Neurodiversity Paradigm, Autistic Empowerment, and Postnormal Possibilities.
Dr. Devon Price
Dr. Devon Price writes for Medium, author of several books including Unmasking Autism and Laziness Does Not Exist.
Tiffany Hammond (AKA Fidgets and Fries)
Tiffany Hammond describes herself as an autistic speaker, consultant, mom and advocate. In Tiffany's words: "Sharing stories to challenge the perception of disability as a lifelong burden, cultivating a community that explores intersectionality and inspiring thought leadership through storytelling, education and critical discourse."
Black Girl, Lost Keys
Black Girl, Lost Keys is a blogger with a large social media presence who describes her experience living as a black woman with ADHD.
Divergent Conversations: A Neurodivergent Podcast with Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Patrick Casale.
Divergent Conversations: A Neurodivergent Podcast with Dr. Megan Anna Neff and Patrick Casale is a podcast by two AuDHD mental health professionals who are open about their own experiences with neurodivergence and talk about neurodivergence generally, interview others etc.
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a place for the autistic community to find toolkits, information and policy advocacy by and for autistic self advocates.
Janae Elizabeth (AKA Trauma Geek)
From Janae's website: "Researcher-storyteller. Neurodiversity advocate. Here to share the emerging science of trauma, neurology, relationships and community."
Neuroclastic
Neuroclastic is a non-profit managed by volunteers providing no-cost, ad-free, high quality articles by autistic writers and professionals.
Dr. Waters / The AWAKE Project
From the AWAKE Project website: The mission of AWAKE is to promote autistic advocacy/activism, knowledge and empowerment of women.
LGBTQIA+ links, resources and support:
Call Blackline
Call Blackline provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systemic oppression with an LGBTQ+ black femme lens.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for the trans community run by and for trans people.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood offers low cost or no cost care including the areas of gender affirming care, wellness and preventative care, contraception, abortion and pregnancy services, STD testing and mental healthcare.
LGBT National Help Center
LGBT National Help Center offers LGBTQIA+ volunteer peer support through hotlines, online chat programs, email services and publicly accessible online databases of resources.
Sage LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline
Sage LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline offers a wide array of services, programs and support to the elders of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project offers crisis services 24/7 / 365 days a year to LGBTQ young people. In addition, they are involved in education, public awareness and advocacy.
The Welcome Project of PA
The Welcome Project of PA offers LGBTQIA programs, mental health services, interfaith cooperation and immigration justice
Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
Eastern PA Trans Equity Project serves Pennsylvanians in Eastern PA and offers mentoring, assistance with legal paperwork and financial assistance.
Strands for Trans
Strands for Trans is a resource for finding trans friendly barber shops and hair salons.
Mazzoni Center
Mazzoni Center offers a comprehensive array of services in Philadelphia PA including gender affirming care, legal assistance, supportive mental health services and more.
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