Kansas City Center for Inclusion

We are still working with the Trans Body Experiences Study out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison to help them get quality participants for their study from the Greater Kansas City Area. You are invited to participate in a study about body experiences among transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals. If you wish to proceed to the survey at this time, please click the link below! https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com//fo/SV_eECQGDvu7JbeC3z This study has been approved by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institutional Review Board (IRB).

The 2021 Tax Deadline is coming up! Be sure to check out this article if you are planning on taking advantage of the extension to May 17th, otherwise be sure to get it done by April 15th! https://www.nytimes.com//your-m/taxes-filing-deadline.html

Don't forget to join us for our second Community Conversation via Zoom. This month's topic revolves around seasonal stress and navigating difficult relationships with family members who aren't understanding toward LGBTQIA identities. Event Link: https://fb.me/e/dFyaZSgJL Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91516372233 Meeting ID: 915 1637 2233... Our panelists were chosen for their unique perspectives: - Rev. Tyler Heston, Country Club Christian Church - Dr. Larry Long, Jr., from KU Medical Center, Director of Counseling & Educational Support Services, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and licensed psychologist in KS and MO - Steffany Sloan, PhD., KCCI Board Member and Outreach Committee We encourage you to post some questions you might have for our panelists in the comments section below!

Looking for something easy to read that will make you smile? Join the Queer Voices Book Group as they discuss The Backstagers Volume 1: Rebels Without Applause.... This comic book written by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Rian Sygh details the life of Jory, a new transfer to a private school. He is soon taken in by the drama department's stage crew, a group that introduces him to the mysterious and magical world that hides BEHIND the curtain... Click the link for more info. bit.ly/39UtqLx Kansas City Center for Inclusion See more

Another Virtual Music Meetings with Dr. Joe Nadeau is right around the corner! Join several youth around Kansas City to explore, discover, celebrate and share their voices in this energetic and creative opportunity. Please make sure to register by going to fcpakc.org/youth-chorus. What to expect: --Explore online sessions led by Dr. Joe Nadeau --Discover a variety of creative opportunities... --Celebrate your artistic achievements --Share your voice See more

Transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming folx - do you have an article of clothing you love but doesn’t fit just right? We’re offering FREE garment tailoring for a few community members as part of Transgender Awareness Week. All you have to do is sign up! Click here to reserve your spot and get details: https://bit.ly/3mRzY0B

Love to read and want a good community to talk with about some pretty amazing books? Check out this event coming up November 17th!

This Transgender Awareness Week, KCCI is proud to host a week of events dedicated to empowering and uplifting the transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming community in KC. Check out all 7 events below and RSVP! Nov 14: Virtual Trans Youth Panel ( https://www.facebook.com/events/420651106001705/ ) Nov 15: Socially Distanced Trans Clothing Alterations - BE SURE TO SIGN UP IN ADVANCE HERE: https://bit.ly/3mRzY0B Then, RSVP here: ( https://www.facebook.com/events/7...38344236760149/ ) Nov 16: Buy Trans Marketplace (Virtual) ( https://www.facebook.com/events/3295372110688693/ ) Nov 17: Name and Gender Marker Virtual Clinic ( https://www.facebook.com/events/1219567298417804/ ) Nov 18: Trans Cinema (Virtual) ( https://www.facebook.com/events/368593930916433/ ) Nov 19: Be Together: Trans Support (Virtual) ( https://www.facebook.com/events/676491959672978/ ) Nov 20: NOT ONE MORE: Socially Distanced March and Rally ( https://www.facebook.com/events/361895525029069/ ) See more