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Southern Arizona Gender Alliance - SAGA
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 The Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA) envisions a society where transgender and transsexual people are ensured of their basic rights and can be open, honest, and safe at home, at work, and in the community.
To achieve this goal, SAGA offers support, social, and discussion groups that reflect the various aspects of gender and society. We also provide educational forums and trainings for businesses, service providers, and community members to learn more about the issues facing transgender, transsexual, intersex, and gender-variant people and their significant others, friends, families, and allies, and we provide information on how our allies can be supportive and inclusive.
Thanks for visiting! If you don't find what you need here, please let us know how we can be of better service to you. |
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SAGA Members, Trans community, Wingspan staff, board, friends, Allies, GLBTQQIS&O  and others;
I am delighted and honored to take on the role of Coordinator of the Southern Arizona Gender Alliance.
I have, as most of you know, been an active member of our growing community since my arrival in Tucson in July of 2001. Before I moved to Tucson, as a result of job relocation, I researched the community to see if there were any resources for me. I found some mention of SAGA and another group called TGNet and, of course, Wingspan. Tucson looked promising. I emailed a guy named Alexander who ran the TGNet site. He seemed to know a lot about Trans people and what Tucson had to offer. I felt optimistic about my move...
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With Eon Youth lounge on the move we will be serving our Hot Meals for Eon Homeless Youth at Wingspan in September at 4 pm on the 10th. If you are interested in being part of this ongoing project contact Sharon Schubitzke at Sharon@sagatucson.org.
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Announcing a safe and confidential discussion and support group for those suffering from spiritual malpractice or abuse, Tuesday, September 9th, and the second Tuesday of every month, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Wingspan (425 E. 7th St. in Tucson).
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The Palm Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara has released the findings of a survey, conducted by Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA), that shows that transgender veterans are being turned away and being mistreated in high numbers by Veterans Administration medical facilities. The survey of 827 U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel mark the first major empirical findings on transgender people in the military. This represents a strong sampling from what is estimated to be approximately 300,000 veterans in the US who identify as being transgender. |
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At long last, our pictures  from the IFGE Conference and of SAGA's 10th Birthday Party are available in our online photo album. If you were there you'll want to see these shots to remember all the fun you had. If you missed either of the events, you'll want to see what you missed!
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It was a gorgeous afternoon on March 2nd, when SAGA members and friends gathered at Sister Luisa's for a vernal feast and celebration. Food was catered for us by Deb Brewer, while music as performed by Bruce, Stephanie, Deb and others.
Click here to see pictures from our party! |
A new survey has been created to achieve a more accurate picture of the state of the transgender American veteran population. Many of the issues facing transgender veterans are no different than those facing the rest of the transgender community. However negotiating healthcare thru the Veterans Administration and dealing with the Department of Defense poses its own unique set of challenges. This survey is also for those transgender people who are still serving in the military and those veterans who identify and are diagnosed as intersex.
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Pima Community Access Program (PCAP) offers an affordable health insurance option for individuals and employers. Pima County residents who can't afford health insurance or work where health benefits are not offered may be eligible if they earn too much to qualify for Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Under the income guidelines, a family of four can earn up to $51,625 a year. |
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Trans Youth Family Advocates (TYFA) is an organization of families who wish to help their transgender children. TYFA believes that "All people, especially children, have the right to be listened to when they express something as core to their sense of self as gender identity." SAGA backs the efforts of TYFA and recommends the organization to parents who seek out resources and assistance for their trans kids.
Issue 5 of the TYFA Works newsletter has now been published and is available for downloading. Click here to obtain a copy in .PDF format.
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We've instituted a new area on the SAGA web site, where we will be publishing (or linking to) extraordinary essays and rants by members of the organization.
To visit our new Blog section, select "Blogs" from the menu on the right, or alternatively, click here.
If you have an essay or article you would like to submit for consideration, mail it to the SAGA webmistress. |
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Diane Steen has completed her survey of the procedures for making name and gender changes to birth certificates, in each of the U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Go to "Resources" and press "Birth Certificate Changes" or click here for a thorough analysis of what it takes to change your birth certificate in each state and province. |
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