Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week is observed each year from November 13-19. It presents the opportunity to raise the visibility of transgender and non-binary individuals. Further, it opens the discussion about advocacy and support for this community. This week leads up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th. It is a day to honor all transgender people who have lost their lives due to acts of anti-trans violence.
At HASA, we recognize the value of communication and celebrate its many forms and purposes.
Our communication style is tied tightly to our self-identity:
- spoken language
- facial expressions
- pictures and symbols
- assistive technology
- intonation
- fluency
- articulation
- posture and gestures
This Transgender Awareness Week 2021, we are excited to discuss communication and its role in gender expression and perception.
HASA is a proud ally of the transgender community. We aim to provide an inclusive and accepting environment for those seeking gender-affirming communication services. For continued safety, these services are provided both in-person and virtually. Gender-Affirming therapy is advantageous for those who wish to modify their voice and resonance patterns, language use, articulation, and non-verbal communication behaviors to match their gender. Through coaching-style therapy, we aim to empower our transgender and non-binary clients. We help establish an individualized and authentic communication style that improves their safety and increases their quality of life.
To learn more, please contact:
Sara F. Semesky, MS Ed, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist; pronouns: she/her/hers
ssemesky@hasa.org; (410) 318-6780, x 184
You can also check out additional resources below:
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Voice-and-Communication-Change-for-Transgender-People/