03/31/14 Meeting

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This is TRIAD's meeting PowerPoint from 03/31/14.

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T.R.I.A.D.Transgender and Intersex Alliance of Denton

A.J. Prezzi

StephenVice Prezzi

KDCo-officer

Ashton Public Representative

T.R.I.A.D. Rules

Don’t out anyone

Don’t assume

Don’t be mean

Member Rights

The right to request impeachment of any officer.

The right to attend officer meetings.

The right to nominate and/ or vote for officers.

The right to be a candidate for office.

If you would like to request the constitution in its entirety, please see me after the meeting .

The Time Has Come!

Represent!

How do you feel the trans community is represented? TV? News? Movies?

Jared Leto in the Dallas Buyers Club?

Before We Continue…

Today is International Transgender Visibility Day we will be sharing some statistics and stories that may be triggering.

Today

International Transgender Visibility Day

While lesbians and gays outnumber transgender people six to one transgender people are murdered at a 50% higher rate than gays and lesbians.

At least 41% of transgender people in the U.S. have attempted suicide compared to the 2.9% of the general population.

Approximately 20% of transgender people are homeless compared to the 1% of the general population.

80% of transgender youth reported feeling unsafe at school because of their gender expression and more than 50% of transgender youth will attempt suicide before ager 20.

Why Is Today Important?

This

Look on the Bright Side!

Socialize!