Marisa Salas
In recent years, Richard Florida (Creative Cities) has highlighted the link between tolerance and a city’s ability to attract and retain the highly skilled and creative workforce that is required for high
technology industries to thrive. Florida finds that the presence of a visible LGBT population is an excellent indicator of tolerance. Yet most planners and planning documents look the other way
when it comes to acknowledging the presence of sexual and gender minorities within their cities. This session explores some of the critical issues surrounding planning for and with the LGBT community in the 21st century.
Poverty in the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual USLGBTBIZHUB.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A severe global recession has brought heightened attention to poverty in the United States as the poverty rate rose over time, leveling off at 15.0% in 2011. Recent U.S. Census Bureau data demonstrates the persistence of higher poverty rates for African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Children, single mothers, people with disabilities, and other groups, for example. An earlier Williams Institute study and other research showed that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB)
people we are also more vulnerable to being poor, and this
study updates and extends that earlier report.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law
Box 951476
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1476
(310) 267-4382
williamsinstitute@law.ucla.edu
www.law.ucla.edu/williamsinstitute
Cultural Indicators 2014 for Alabama and the United States tracks various Alabama-specific and national measures of societal well-being dating back to 1960, as statistics are available. Chapters are devoted to vital statistics; crime; education; family; health; poverty and welfare; and business and government.
Poverty in the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual USLGBTBIZHUB.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A severe global recession has brought heightened attention to poverty in the United States as the poverty rate rose over time, leveling off at 15.0% in 2011. Recent U.S. Census Bureau data demonstrates the persistence of higher poverty rates for African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Children, single mothers, people with disabilities, and other groups, for example. An earlier Williams Institute study and other research showed that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB)
people we are also more vulnerable to being poor, and this
study updates and extends that earlier report.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law
Box 951476
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1476
(310) 267-4382
williamsinstitute@law.ucla.edu
www.law.ucla.edu/williamsinstitute
Cultural Indicators 2014 for Alabama and the United States tracks various Alabama-specific and national measures of societal well-being dating back to 1960, as statistics are available. Chapters are devoted to vital statistics; crime; education; family; health; poverty and welfare; and business and government.
Roxbury Youthworks is a community-based non-profit organization. Our mission is to help youth caught in cycles of poverty, victimization, and violence to transition successfully to adulthood.
Progress Through People Luncheon Georgia's Evolving DemographicsLCpublicrelations
The luncheon featured a presentation from the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government focusing on the population changes in the state of Georgia as well as Liberty County. Our speaker, Jeffrey Wright, is a demographer for the Carl Vinson Institute discussed the changes and projected changes that will impact our community. The luncheon today was sponsored by the Liberty County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The Vital Signs Report, prepared and updated by the Community Foundation of Collier County, is a snapshot of the indicators of community need in Collier County, Florida. The data informs the Community Foundation's grantmaking process and guides area donors in matching their charitable gift interests with the needs of the community.
A Special Report from Boston Indicators and the Boston Planning and Development Agency in support of the Latino Legacy Fund at the Boston Foundation. By Alvaro Lima, Boston Planning and Development Agency; Christina Kim, Boston Planning and Development Agency and Luc Schuster, Boston Indicators.
The Greater Boston Latino Network (GBLN) is a collective effort of Latino-led community-based organizations in Boston, Chelsea, and Somerville working in partnership to address historical under- representation of Latinos in leadership roles across the cities of Boston, Chelsea, Somerville, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Roxbury Youthworks is a community-based non-profit organization. Our mission is to help youth caught in cycles of poverty, victimization, and violence to transition successfully to adulthood.
Progress Through People Luncheon Georgia's Evolving DemographicsLCpublicrelations
The luncheon featured a presentation from the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government focusing on the population changes in the state of Georgia as well as Liberty County. Our speaker, Jeffrey Wright, is a demographer for the Carl Vinson Institute discussed the changes and projected changes that will impact our community. The luncheon today was sponsored by the Liberty County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The Vital Signs Report, prepared and updated by the Community Foundation of Collier County, is a snapshot of the indicators of community need in Collier County, Florida. The data informs the Community Foundation's grantmaking process and guides area donors in matching their charitable gift interests with the needs of the community.
A Special Report from Boston Indicators and the Boston Planning and Development Agency in support of the Latino Legacy Fund at the Boston Foundation. By Alvaro Lima, Boston Planning and Development Agency; Christina Kim, Boston Planning and Development Agency and Luc Schuster, Boston Indicators.
The Greater Boston Latino Network (GBLN) is a collective effort of Latino-led community-based organizations in Boston, Chelsea, and Somerville working in partnership to address historical under- representation of Latinos in leadership roles across the cities of Boston, Chelsea, Somerville, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
LGBTQ Criminalization and Criminal Justice ReformMarvin Webb
This infographic raises awareness about how LGBTQ people are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system. It notes that biased policing and aggressive sentencing make LGBTQ people more likely to face time in prison, where they often face poor treatment and abuse. It also explores funding for LGBTQ criminalization and criminal justice reform, which, while still small, is growing.
LGBTQ Criminalization and Criminal Justice ReformMarvin Webb
This infographic raises awareness about how LGBTQ people are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system. It notes that biased policing and aggressive sentencing make LGBTQ people more likely to face time in prison, where they often face poor treatment and abuse. It also explores funding for LGBTQ criminalization and criminal justice reform, which, while still small, is growing.
What is our collective responsibility in addressing global health challenges? Over
the last 4 years, World Health Day has successfully highlighted some of the most
pressing global health issues that impact us every day. How we will continue to
respond to climate changes that threaten vulnerable populations such as the very
young, elderly, and the poor? How will we increase international health security
and defend ourselves against public health emergencies such as the bird flu
and humanitarian diseases that can devastate people, societies and economies
worldwide? How can we build our healthcare workforce in response to a continued
chronic shortage? Around the world, it is our collective responsibility to answer
these questions and increase our investment of time, resources, and education to
protect our greatest assets…our health, our children, and our global environment.
Join us as we work together to increase global health awareness and contribute to
a more promising future.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will explore World Health Day global health
issues highlighted over the last 4 years and examine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
and threats in global health.
Sf bay area lgbt jewish 2010 executive summary community studyLisa Finkelstein
LGBT Jews are highly diverse in terms of age, gender, geography, identities, interests, social networks, and commitments. Many study respondents are already deeply engaged in Bay Area Jewish life and have helped to transform Jewish organizations from within as staff, board members and clients or members. For other LGBT Jews, a lack of engagement with Jewish community does not mean lack of deep Jewish identity. LGBT Jews want to, and often do, incorporate aspects of their Jewish identities and Jewish culture into their lives, outside and beyond synagogue life, and they want more identifiable pathways to involvement and leadership opportunities.
The factors encouraging Jewish engagement (or not) mirror recent data about other subpopulations with the Jewish world, but LGBT Jews express these factors to a more pronounced degree. The respondents in this study suggest that some, but by no means all, LGBT Jews in the Bay Area have largely moved beyond the particulars of their sexual and gender identities as key ways to express being Jewish. Given how this population mirrors national trends but at higher levels, the trends and issues surfaced by LGBT Jews might be considered the bellwether of Jewish life in the United States.
Brenda Arnold
Mayor Karen Golonka
Emily O'Mahoney
Thomas Baird
Examine how Jupiter promotes public access and uses along the waterfront. See how public-private partnerships can create
places for public use. Discussion on how the Community Redevelopment Agency, Community Development Districts, zoning
regulations, grants, EB-5 financing and the Town's public land purchases are leveraged to create the vision along the Intracoastal Waterway and the Jupiter Inlet. The session will illustrate the financing and planning methods that were used, and provides real world experiences and guidance to maintaining public access
and uses, instead of strictly private waterfront developments.
Clara Bennett
Thomas Cooney
Dan Bartholomew
Jon Sewll
Artie White
The panel discussion will focus on the importance of protecting aviation facilities and land assets through planning techniques and enforcing existing laws. The session will include an overview
of the economic benefit aviation brings to Florida and resources available to protect these assets, followed by a panel discussion with a local airport representative and government official to discuss how these techniques have been implemented in their areas. This session is appropriate for planning commissioners, elected officials, staff planners, zoning officials and others involved with land use and zoning responsibilities in areas near
commercial and general aviation airports.
Robert Hunter
Bruce Cury
The session will be designed to provide planners and Planning Commissioners with valuable tools to create effective meetings that result in positive actions. In these lean budget times, using resources and time effectively is critical. Meetings are the planner’s primary vehicle for communicating and getting input from the public. Effective public participation in our planning processes is key. This session will provide perspectives on achieving effective public input in public hearings and running Planning Commission meetings that result in positive changes
for the community. Techniques for dealing with challenging individuals, reaching consensus, handling conflicts, politics and
keeping meetings on task will be discussed.
Dr. Jennifer Languell
The land planning process today is heavily regulated and complex. This session highlighted real life examples from three senior level executives who drew upon past experiences
and demonstrated how they turned adversity into opportunity by employing creative and environmentally sound land planning
techniques. The presentation provided the audience with environmental solutions that can be successfully applied to their own projects. The panel presented their challenges, reviewed
the methodology and application of their solutions and discussed lessons learned throughout the process.
9/10 SAT 8:30 | Land Use Law Update - What's NewAPA Florida
Marcie Oppenheimer Nolan
Nancy Stroud
James E. White
Johanna M. Lundgren
This session focused on the recent state and federal cases impacting daily activities of planners, focusing on “hot button” land uses which involve layers of local, state and federal regulations,
and emphasizing the needs of local government planners in understanding the legal constraints on the treatment of certain land uses. Planners also learned best practices for addressing locally unwanted land uses (“LULUs”) such as “pain clinics”, halfway houses and rehabilitation centers and “big box” commercial uses that pose significant compatibility issues and challenges
for local governments.
9/10 SAT 8:30 | Parking as a Smart Growth StrategyAPA Florida
Ruth Steiner
Andres Blanco
Dawn Jourdan
Parking management strategies are used to address a variety of community planning goals including socio-economic vitality, community livability, transit system sustainability, and economic vitality. Yet transportation planners are increasingly concerned about the connection between parking supply/demand management
and pricing strategies and congestion management outcomes (e.g., delay reduction, capacity utilization, travel time reliability, transit performance, and green-house gas emissions).
With Miami and Ft. Lauderdale as case studies, this session explored the best practices in parking supply, demand, pricing, and land development regulation to understand options available to
planners to manage congestion, increase parking revenues and facilitate multimodal transportation planning.
Planning as a discipline pays inadequate attention to evaluating its success and failures. As a result, planning “successes” often get defined by others, usually as a lack of success. John Landis, Crossways Professor and Department Chair of City and Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania, will provide insight and case studies on planning success stories, as well as provide
advice on how to institutionalize success into our efforts. Professor Landis teaches courses in urban economics, property development, land use planning, and green development, among
others. His research interests span a variety of urban development topics including growth management, infill housing, and the geography of urban growth. Professor Landis is currently
completing a National Science Foundation–funded project to model, forecast, and develop alternative spatial scenarios of U.S. population and employment patterns and their impacts on
travel demand, habitat loss, and water use through 2050.
9/10 SAT 8:30 | Planning for Walkable Multimodal NeighborhoodsAPA Florida
Renea Vincent
Whit Blanton
Scott Swearengen
Shilpa Mehta
The City of Tarpon Springs seeks to revitalize its downtown core areas and encourage redevelopment for a vibrant, thriving, destination with a wide range of travel options. The principal ways proving access to the City's urban neighborhoods are constrained and cannot be widened to meet existing or future demand generated by redevelopment. In addition, existing future land use and zoning regulations are out of touch with the area's traditional urban form.
9/10 SAT 8:30 | Can Planners Create Jobs? - Planning & Econ. Dev. 4APA Florida
Charles Pattison
As of the Spring of 2011 unemployment in Florida is hovering around 12%. Many people are out of work but what can planners do to help spur the state’s economy? Even Governor Scott has
placed economic development as the foundation of his governorship with his 777 Plan. This panel will consider some of the ways that planners can help in economic development efforts. The panel will explore the varied ways planning is intersecting
economic development in Florida in the private sector, in the environmental community and on the state and local levels.
Melina Duggal
Charles G. Pattison
Debra Dremann
Frances Marino
The 2060 Plan prepared by the 1000 Friends of Florida presented an ominous scenario of sprawling development in Florida. Since
then, new policies at the state and local level, changes in the availability of capital both for development and conservation, and
demographic and economic trends have likely altered Florida’s future outlook. Is 2060 just delayed, or have development patterns
changed forever? A panel of experts will discuss likely growth scenarios, define ways to capitalize on alternative development trends and present ideas on conservation, planning, financing,
and approaches to development that can be successful in these economic times and the future.
Daniel Kildee
Like many states around the country, the recent economic and housing crisis took a toll on Florida’s communities. The increase in vacant, abandoned, and foreclosed properties has deteriorated neighborhoods, strained local governments, and stunted development.
The first part of this session will explore the challenges facing shrinking cities and how creative planning concepts can foster regionalism and intergovernmental collaboration. The
second part of this session will highlight systemic changes that can positively affect how communities plan, such as reforms to the property tax foreclosure, code enforcement, and mortgage
foreclosure systems.
9/9 FRI 4:15 | Pay-to-Play: Paying for GrowthAPA Florida
Tyson Smith
Dr. Robert Burchell
The presenters will provide commentary on the shift from broadbased funding mechanisms (like property taxes) to user fees and special assessments (private or quasi-private mechanisms) as the principal means of funding new infrastructure. This shiftslow economic recovery and an anti-tax and anti-government
resurgence. Planners will be facing an environment where infrastructure increasingly is provided by either private parties (think
development agreements) or subsets of the jurisdiction who can afford it (think special assessments). This session discusses
what this trend means for planners and for society.
9/9 FRI 4:15 | Avon Park AFR: Joint Land Use Study 3APA Florida
Tricia Martin
Incompatible growth near military facilities can threaten our national defense. Learn what types of development can conflict with military training. Explore the challenges of conducting multi-jurisdictional studies to promote appropriate land uses, around military facilities. Panelists will discuss lessons learned during the course of a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) of four counties
and three cities for the Avon Park Air Force Range, and close coordination with conservation groups. Strategies to develop support from the community and public officials for measures such as transfer of development rights to buffer the public from
the impacts of necessary military activities will be discussed.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
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3. Being Counted: LGBT and the Census
FAPA 2011
LGBT US Population*
• ≈ 8 million lesbian, gay, or bisexual adults
• ≈ 770,000 transgender adults
• ≈ 9 million total LGBT people in the US
• Same-Sex Couples total 901,997
LGBT US Population is an estimate and not collected in the 2010 Census
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LGBT Florida Population*
• LGBT total ≈ 600,000
• Same-Sex Couples total 65,601
– These data are collected on the Census
– Provides the best proxy for LGBT distribution
– Indicators of a larger LGBT singles population
and an area of greater LGBT inclusion
LGBT US Population is an estimate and not collected in the 2010 Census
7. Being Counted: LGBT and the Census
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Florida Census Snapshot: 2010
Top 5 Counties and Cities among those with more than 50 same-sex couples
8. Being Counted: LGBT and the Census
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Florida Census Snapshot: 2010
Large Mid-size Small
Cities Cities Cities
9. Being Counted: LGBT and the Census
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Counts are never perfect
• Can’t compare Same-Sex couples across these Census years
1990, 2000 and 2010
• Still an undercount of Same-Sex couples
– Confidentiality concerns
– Miscoding
– Diverse living arrangements
• Increase in LGBT population attributed to
– Aging LGBT’s coming out
– Diffusing throughout the country; 99% of US Counties;
feeling safer
– Increasing willingness to claim Same-Sex status
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Why Count FL LGBTs?
• LGBT population is an invisible group
• LGBTs have their own issues, patterns, and needs
– Especially in healthcare as individual subgroups as
lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender
• An accurate count can better access these areas and federal
dollars for the following:
– Better define leg. districts, school districts, etc >> [18%
raising kids]
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Why Count FL LGBTs?
– provide services for the elderly >> [more retiring, and coming
out, and as they age are more likely to rely on friends and others as
caregivers - not biological family]
– neighborhood improvements >> [community centers]
– public health >> [training providers for Transgender specific health
needs, LGBT health issues including substance abuse, depression,
suicide …]
– Education >> [LGBT may be more likely to continue education,
teach, etc.]
– Transportation >> [LGBT may be more likely to use alternatives]
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Why Count FL LGBTs?
• South FL political advocacy group, Save Dade, believes a count
is key to getting LGBT state representation that may lead to
passing statewide legal protections
• "The biggest impact of these numbers is simply that when
legislators say they don't have any gays where they are from,
the data proves [they] are wrong. The Florida numbers show
that same-sex couples are in every county, they are in every
town in Florida, they are in small towns.“
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Why Should FL Planners Care?
LGBT population as a minority that needs our
advocacy
LGBTs have their own issues, patterns, and needs
the we are responsible for addressing
Better defined leg. districts, school districts, etc
Providing and obtaining federal funds for
appropriate and needed services for the elderly,
neighborhoods, public health, Education, and
transportation
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Why Should FL Planners Care?
Medical Issues : Aging Population
Aging population sexually active
24 percent of total AIDS cases are among senior
citizens (2010)
43 percent of widows and 21 percent of
widowers had been diagnosed with an STD (2010)
About one in four HIV+ people in the US in 2007
was at least 50 years old. By 2015, nearly half of
HIV+ people in the US will be over 50.
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Why Should FL Planners Care?
Medical Issues : Health Care
Florida needs to get its share of federal grants like these
Equality California Institute Receives $444,000 Grant from California Department of Mental
Health (2009) - Reducing Disparities Project’s mission is to assess the mental wellness needs of
LGBT communities across the state of California and make even better assistance available.
To prevent the closing of services like these
Lyon-Martin Health Services was founded in 1979
For lesbians who lacked access to nonjudgmental, affordable health care.
Became a model for culturally sensitive community-based health care.
Programs specifically designed for very low-income and uninsured women with HIV.
Sliding-scale mental health services
Today Serving 2000 patients -39% are people of color; 14% are transgender and 41% self-
identify as lesbian or bisexual; 84% live below 200% of the federal poverty level and 14%
are homeless. 58% of appointments address mental health needs. The remainder of our
patient population is low-income, generally uninsured, heterosexual women who
appreciate our patient-centered model of care.
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Why Should FL Planners Care?
Cities and metro areas, that have visible/sizeable
LGBT populations along with open and tolerant
attitudes for LGBT and other groups, benefit with
Higher income levels and housing values
More high-tech businesses
A modern, democratic, affluent “post
materialist” political culture
And are a key factor in higher satisfaction and
emotional attachment to a community
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Why Should FL Planners Care?
LGBT communities are not wealth creators but they
can be beneficial to Planners as indicators of
open-minded attitudes
business styles that foster innovation
and other types of characteristics that can
attract entrepreneurs and generate new
companies
In effect, leading Planners to job and growth
generators in their local communities.
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About Me
Marissa is a Planning Consultant that telecommutes throughout the
US from her home-base in Tampa, Florida.
She was the project manager of the several National Studies on the
2000 Census. Black & Hispanic-Latino Same-Sex Households in the
US and Metro areas, available for download on the NGLTF website.
• Past clients: The United Way (WA), Massachusetts Commission
Against Discrimination (MCAD), UCLA, National Gay and Lesbian
Taskforce, National Fair Housing Alliance, & APIAVote
Past Research/Teaching: Geocoding research presented at GITA, FSU
Geography adjunct, Census curriculum for Cambridge School
She’s been actively involved in local politics, ran for public office,
and a 2008 Florida Delegate of the Democratic Caucus.
Contacted her at MarissaSalasConsulting@gmail.com
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