Gender Odyssey - Family--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A New Family Conference within Gender Odyssey
We are pleased to announce a new family conference for parents of gender variant and transgender children!
Join us in Seattle during the 2007 Labor Day weekend as we debut the first family-centered conference* for people raising gender variant and transgender kids and teens.
*This conference is held in conjunction with the five-year running Gender Odyssey conference.
Why a family-centered conference?
Many families are grappling with how to best support their gender variant or transgender child or teen. In order to assist families and meet this need for information and support, we have created a family-focused conference within Gender Odyssey.
We will have workshops addressing the unique issues parents encounter, as well as programming for kids and teens. Our children need support, understanding, and tools for navigating safely through the day-to-day realities of our society. We will also provide opportunities for our kids to connect with each other so they truly understand that they are not alone.
Our programming schedule will be designed to optimize a family's experience. Older kids and teens will have their own workshops at the same time as the parent-related sessions, while the younger children have fun, supervised playtime activities. All family programming will be held in rooms that have close proximity to each other. Family liaisons will be available prior to and during the conference to assist in any way needed.
What to expect...
Amazing presentations, panel discussions and interactive forums where parents can explore the issues related to raising children who do not fit into society's current expectations of gender.
Friday evening Family Reception at the Silver Cloud Hotel
Excellent childcare for gender variant kids and their siblings to play together while parents attend workshops.
Two picnic lunches for families to meet, socialize, and share experiences.
Workshops for teens and older children throughout the weekend.
