Coming Out Young (HAVEN)
A youth panel discusses personal coming-out stories, problems
and triumphs and empowers other young people to make wise choices
about coming out. Room 314. |
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Twentysomethings (SafeGuards)
Join this social discussion for gay/bisexual males aged 18 to
30 about dating, making friends, sex and community issues. Room
315. |
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Developments in Civil Marriage
(HRC)
Learn about developments in the fight for civil marriage equality,
including the progress of the Federal Marriage Amendment and
the effects of the Massachusetts Goodridge case. Room 316. |
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Fifteen Years of GALA Visual
Arts (GALA Visual Arts)
Enjoy an historical overview of GALA Visual Arts exhibitions
from the last 15 years and a slide presentation of participating
artists’ works. Room 320. |
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Breast Health Awareness (Linda
Creed Breast Cancer Foundation)
Get information on breast health, breast cancer and access to
care for members of the LBT community, who are at higher risk
for late breast cancer detection. Room 321. |
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That’s So Gay! (Mazzoni
Center)
In this workshop for teachers, school staff or anyone who works
with youth, learn how to effectively respond to anti-gay language
and create positive change. Room 314. |
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Global GLBT Human Rights Movement
(Amnesty International)
Learn more about the global GLBT human rights movement, how
international human rights standards are being used to further
GLBT rights, and the need for U.S. GLBT residents to engage
in the global struggle. Room 315. |
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Marriage Equality (Lambda
Legal Defense & Education Fund)
This program offers useful tools for advocating on behalf of
marriage equality. Room 316. |
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Wills and Living Wills (Justice
Project)
GLBT individuals can empower themselves by preparing a valid
will and living will. Get the information needed to complete
these crucial planning documents. Room 320. |
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Reinvigorating the Grassroots:
Inside and Outside Strategies (Federation of LGBT Statewide
Organizations)
See this page for details. Room
322. |
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Domestic Violence
(Center for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights)
Discuss issues of domestic violence and learn techniques for
handling abusive situations. Room 314. |
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In The Spirit (Episcopal
Coalition for Gay & Lesbian Outreach)
This “mini-retreat” helps participants find the spirit
within, provides techniques for meditation, and offers insight
into combining the spiritual and the sexual. Room 315. |
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Becoming Parents (Philadelphia
Family Pride)
This program provides valuable information to those considering
parenthood through adoption, foster parenting, donor insemination
or surrogacy. Room 316. |
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Gay-Friendly Workplaces (Justice
Project)
Get an overview of the best practices for fostering workplace
diversity as it relates to sexual identity and gender expression.
Room 320. |
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Quest for GLBT Legal and Public
Recognition in Central Africa (Association Justice et Droit
Pour Tous)
See this page for details. Room 321. |
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Long-Term Relationships (Gables
of Cape May County)
Enjoy a lively interchange as Vince Grimm and Will Kratz of
Cape May County, N.J. share the highs and lows of life as a
long-term couple. The two have been together for more than 40
years. Room 314. |
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Transgender Health Services
(Mazzoni Center)
Staff and clients of the Mazzoni center discuss their experiences
providing or receiving trans-specific health care. The program
is designed for both health-care providers and lay people. Room
315. |
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Protecting Your Family (Center
For Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights)
This workshop reviews the legal documents that all GLBT couples
should consider. Wills, powers of attorney and second-parent
adoption papers are discussed. Room 316. |
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Communities From Within (Men
of All Colors Together)
Explore ways to build cohesion among various groups within the
GLBT community. Room 320. |
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The State and the Community
(OutFront)
Learn about the issues pursued by OutFront, along with recent
developments in the City of Philadelphia. Panelists include
government officials and OutFront Board Members. Room 321. |
