In honor of LGBT Pride Month , I wanted to highlight some inspiring LGBT technology projects you should follow and champion. While diverse in their missions, these projects all have the common threads of inclusivity, support, and access. Trans*H4ck Formed in response to the growing employment and economic barriers that plague the transgender (sometimes called "trans") community, Trans*H4ck is a series of hackathons that bring visibility to trans entrepreneurs and innovators while developing new and useful open-source tech products that benefit the trans community. Trans*H4ck is based in San Francisco, but has held events in Boston, Chicago, Oakland, Las Vegas, and more. The organization is currently fundraising to build an online hackathon and social app collaboration center. LGBT MD LGBT MD was showcased at the most recent Caravan Studios Social Good Apps Breakfast . Finding a trustworthy doctor is difficult enough, but finding one that is also LGBT-friendly ... well, that's a different story. This location-based apps helps users find LGBT-friendly healthcare providers, mental health specialists, and providers that specialize in transgender health in San Francisco. All of the providers are either verified by GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality or recommended by community members. Sage CyberCenters SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) is a New York City-based organization that provides services and advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender elders. The nonprofit has two cybercenters and two cybercafes spread out across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The Sage Centers offer older adults a safe and comfortable space to learn tech basics and take classes to expand on their skills. They can also search for employment or job opportunities and learn about using social media. LGBT Technology Partnership's Digital Inclusion Project The LGBT Technology Partnership and Institute is a nonprofit organization that brings together tech companies, nonprofits, policymakers, scholars, and other influencers to improve access to technology and encourage entrepreneurship for the LGBT community. The Institute side of the organization conducts research on the intersection of LGBT communities and technology. One of the projects this organization is working on is called Connect 4 Life , a mobile phone program for LGBT homeless youth. The Institute found that mobile phones can increase homeless teens' opportunities and help them stay connected to caseworkers, shelters, potential employers, and support networks. The Connect 4 Life program will put these findings into practice, partnering with the mobile industry to offer free cellphones and inexpensive service plans to LGBT youth experiencing homelessness. Watch Allyson Robinson, vice president and director, talk about the program on Comcast Newsmakers: (Please visit the site to view this video) Lesbians Who Tech Lesbians Who Tech is a multi-city, multi-country organization working to bring visibility and representation to lesbians who work in technology fields. The first-ever Lesbians Who Tech Summit was held in San Francisco with almost 800 attendees. Not only did the summit host networking events and showcase panel discussions, but it also had a hackathon for developing ideas for nonprofits. Want to attend the next summits? One will be held in Berlin in August; the next U.S. event will be in New York City in October. Liberating Ourselves Locally Also known as LOL!, Liberating Ourselves Locally is "a people of color-led, gender diverse, queer and trans inclusive hacker/makerspace" in Oakland, California. Not just restricted to technology, LOL!'s space can be used for creating all kinds of sustainable things, such as clothing, food, shelter, and art. LOL!'s mission is to create a supportive and creative environment where people can learn, play, experiment, and sharpen their skills. Dolores Street Community Services TechSoup is proud to learn that one of our members, Dolores Street Community Services , has helped open San Francisco's first LGBT homeless shelter. The shelter is called Jazzie's Place, named in honor community organizer and transgender activist Jazzie Collins. Director Wendy Phillips told Bay City News that the shelter will be a place where all guests are treated with dignity and respect. Happy Pride Month! Know about a cool LGBT technology project we didn't cover here? Let us know what we missed in the comments! Image : W. Tipton / CC BY-NC Video: Comcast Newsmakers spanhidden