Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance - Public Accommodations

IU Bloomington: Gender Neutral Restrooms

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 14:44:13 -0500

A story in the Indiana Daily Student about the recent conversion of some dorm restrooms to gender neutral:

Restrooms for everybody

14 residence hall bathrooms now 'gender neutral'

By Chip Cutter | Indiana Daily Student | Thursday, February 08, 2007

Some single-stall restrooms on campus have gotten a name change -- from "male" or "female" to "gender neutral."

The signage switch is designed to make the restrooms more inclusive to transgender students, said Barry Magee, assistant director of diversity education for Residential Programs and Services.

Organizational Supporters

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:01:00 -0500

The following organizations are active supporters of INTRAA's mission, goals, and day-to-day activities:

Columbus Human Rights Commission To Mediate Complaints Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:17:29 -0500

As of December 20, 2006, the Human Rights Commission in Columbus, Indiana is now receiving complaints based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

"Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of the resolution amending the rules and regulations to change 'handicap' language to 'disability,' add voluntary mediation for age discrimination, and include voluntary mediation for sexual orientation and gender identity," stated Arlette Cooper Tinsley, the Director of the Columbus Human Rights Commission.

Civil Rights

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:33:22 -0400

Get information on civil rights laws and gender identity, including how to file a complaint if you have experienced discrimination.

Gender Identity Quick Facts

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:35:08 -0400

This fact sheet addresses some of the questions surrounding the efforts to add protections against discrimination based on Gender Identity to the Indiana Civil Rights Law. When added, the law will prohibit discrimination in the areas of employment, education, public accommodations, and housing in Indiana.

NCTE Offers Advice on Educating Law Enforcement

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:48:17 -0400

Being stopped, detained or searched by the police is an intimidating experience, especially for transgender people. Police officers have been responsible for the harassment of transgender people, and relations between law enforcement and the trans communities can be tense at times. However, some communities have built important bridges with police departments and made changes that impact how transgender people are treated. It is critical that trans people, and all people, be safe when being arrested or held by law enforcement.

The National Center for Transgender Equality offers us some advice to help us work with police departments to create appropriate policies for transgender people. This is not something we can ignore--our very lives may depend on it someday.

Kalamazoo County, MI adds gender identity and sexual orientation to nondiscrimination policy

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:51:33 -0400

Another midwest victory!

A county in southwestern Michigan, Kalamazoo County (pop. 238'000), has added gender identity and sexual orientation to its nondiscrimination list. After over two years of work and trials, the change has come not a moment too soon for county workers and officials who supported the proposal.

American Bar Association Report Advocates for Nondiscrimination Laws

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 01:27:22 -0400

The American Bar Association's (ABA) policy-making House of Delegates met on August 7th and 8th to debate an array of issues "critical to the profession and the nation." The ABA House voted to urge federal, state, local and territorial governments to enact legislation prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression in employment, housing and public accommodations.

Discrimination story collection begins

Sun, 02 Jul 2006 22:42:02 -0400

To submit a story, call INTRAA toll free at 888.657.1854 or email me through the site here. Soon you will be able to submit stories directly through the website. I will update this entry when that feature is available.