Saturday, May 1 (continued)

3 to 4:15 p.m.

Domestic Violence

(Center for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights)

Discuss issues of domestic violence and learn techniques for handling abusive situations. Room 314.

In The Spirit (Episcopal Coalition for Gay & Lesbian Outreach) This "mini-retreat" helps participants find the spirit within, provides techniques for meditation, and offers insight into combining the spiritual and the sexual. Room 315.

Becoming Parents

(Philadelphia Family Pride)

This program provides valuable information to those considering parenthood through adoption, foster parenting, donor insemination or surrogacy. Room 316.

Gay-Friendly Workplaces (Justice Project) Get an overview of the best practices for fostering workplace diversity as it relates to sexual identity and gender expression. Room 320.

Quest for GLBT Legal and Public Recognition in Central Africa (Association Justice et Droit Pour Tous) See page 13 for details. Room 321.

4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

Long-Term Relationships (Gables of Cape May County)

Enjoy a lively interchange as Vince Grimm and Will Kratz of Cape May County, N.J. share the highs and lows of life as a longterm couple. The two have been together for more than 40 years. Room 314.

Transgender Health Services (Mazzoni Center)

Staff and clients of the Mazzoni center discuss their experiences providing or receiving trans-specific health care. The program is designed for both health-care providers and lay people. Room 315.

Protecting Your Family

(Center For Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights) This workshop reviews the legal documents that all GLBT couples should consider. Wills, powers of attorney and second-parent adoption papers are discussed. Room 316.

Communities From Within (Men of All Colors Together)

Explore ways to build cohesion among various groups within the GLBT community. Room 320.

The State and the Community (OutFront) Learn about the issues pursued by OutFront, along with recent developments in the City of Philadelphia. Panelists include government officials and OutFront Board Members. Room 321.

Saturday continued ➜

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