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Sites to See: Organizations and Resources for Older Gays, Lesbians
May & June 2004
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Human Rights Campaign
(HRC)
America's largest gay and lesbian advocacy organization, HRC lobbies
Congress, provides campaign support to candidates, and educates the public on a
variety of issues. The website's
Aging section and
Marriage section include many fact sheets and resources. The site also has
information on
elections and Members of Congress.
Lesbian and
Gay Aging Issues Network (LGAIN)
A constituent group of the nonprofit American Society on Aging, LGAIN works
to raise awareness about concerns of older LGBT people. The website's
Recommended Resources section contains links to a broad range of books,
reports, periodicals, fact sheets, websites, listservs, audiotapes, and videos.
The Website Guide links to organizations around the world, fact sheets,
articles, and more.
National Gay and
Lesbian Task Force
This national organization works for civil rights of LGBT people. Its
website has sections on many issues, including Aging, and the 158-page
report Outing Age:
Public Policy Issues Affecting Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
Elders (PDF).
Parents, Families and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Visitors to the website of this national organization can learn about the issues, help themselves understand their
loved ones, and find local chapters nationwide.
Senior Action in a
Gay Environment (SAGE)
A social service and advocacy organization focused on older LGBT people,
SAGE has affiliate groups around the country. See the 25-page LGBT Senior Services
Directory (PDF format) for providers of programs and services, as well as
national, state, and local organizations.
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