This site is in its very beginning stages, but I still can’t even articulate how awesome it already is. Seriously, this is the blog that my blog wants to be when it grows up, except more ally-focused. T.R.A.N.S.—that’s “Transgender Resources And Needed Support”— is “an internet-based effort to gather information pertaining to all populations of the transgender community.” The main page has updates about the site and may soon be featuring trans-related news stories. Already cool, right? That’s not the awesome part.
On the sidebar are links to pages about clothing, hormones, centers and clinics, support groups, and more. Each of these pages offers a list of organizations and websites dedicated to helping trans people with that particular thing. There are packer/padding retailers and used binder drives and a list of “wellness-related services” in all their forms. This is pretty fantastic, but it’s still not the most awesome part.
Tabs after these provide lists of resources that don’t necessarily have to do with transitioning. Many of us know of a non-profit or two that we can reach out to in times of trouble; it looks like this site is hoping to compile an extensive nation-wide list of them. You may also have a favorite blog, book, YouTube channel, magazine, etc. about trans issues; this site lists those too! Thus, the awesome-est part: all of this is in ONE place.
Like I said, it’s still just starting, but so far I think it’s pretty impressive. It’s really user-friendly, and that’s saying something coming from me, and it has something for EVERYONE—or, it will, once you get over there and submit the resources you think are missing!
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