Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism Guide: LGBTQIA+ Community
Updated by Sonya Lemke MLS, AHIP
Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to provide resources related to LGBTQ+ and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
What does LGBTQIA mean?
It is the acronym to stand for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (questioning), intersex, asexual (agender) (aromantic). You may see variations of the acronym like LGTBQ, or LGBTQA+.
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online
MLA Citation LGBTQIA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LGBTQIA. Accessed 2 Mar. 2022.
Need immediate help?
- Arkansas Crisis Hotline:1-888-274-7472
- Trans Lifeline:1-877-565-8860
- The Trevor Project:1-866-488-7386
LGBTQ External Resources
- Jessi's House @lovealwaysjessi96 Housing & Homeless Shelter Jessi's House is a home for LGBTQ youth in the River Valley, giving them a safe space to rest and regroup, build a support network, and access to resources to improve the trajectory of their futures.
- River Valley Equality Center215 North 6th Street
St. John's Episcopal Church
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Email: rivervalleyequalitycenter@gmail.com
- UAMS Gender Clinic Packet The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to fostering an open, welcoming environment that respects each person. Our doctors and staff work hard to provide safe and non-judgmental health care. At UAMS, we believe that excellent healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
- VECTOR Health & WellnessVolition. Equity. Compassion. Tolerance. Outreach. Resilience.
"Our vision of healthcare is simple. We meet our patients where they are, and give them the care they need with the respect they deserve."
- National LGBTQIA+ Health Education CenterTo advance health equity for LGBTQIA+ people and the populations which may intersect with the LGBTQIA+ community
To address and eliminate health disparities for the LGBTQIA+ community
To optimize access to cost-effective health care for the LGBTQIA+ community
To improve the quality of care for LGBTQIA+ people by providing training and technical assistance to health care providers and staff across the globe
Taylor Health Sciences Library
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
7000 Chad Colley Blvd. | Fort Smith, AR 72916
library@achehealth.edu | (479) 308-2397
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
7000 Chad Colley Blvd. | Fort Smith, AR 72916
library@achehealth.edu | (479) 308-2397
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