Understanding Transgender People: The Basics - A4TE
WEBThat might include behavior, clothing, hairstyle, voice or body characteristics. Everyone has a gender identity, including cisgender – or non-transgender – people. If someone’s gender identity matches the gender they were assigned at birth, then they are cisgender, or “cis" for short. Sex is often used in a medical or scientific contexts.
Understanding Nonbinary People: How to Be Respectful and …
WEBIt’s important for nonbinary people to be able to live, dress and have their gender respected at work, at school, and in public spaces. Understand that, for many nonbinary people, navigating gendered spaces - like bathrooms - can be challenging. F or many nonbinary people, using either the women’s or the men’s restroom might feel unsafe ...
Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender People - A4TE
WEBGender identity and sexual orientation are two different things. Gender identity refers to your internal knowledge of your own gender—for example, your knowledge that you're a man, a woman, or another gender. Sexual orientation has to do with whom you’re attracted to. Like non-transgender people, transgender people can have any sexual ...
Advocates for Trans Equality | Fighting for legal and political rights ...
WEBJul 11, 2024 · A4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one organization.
WEBNAME & GENDER CHANGE GUIDE FOR RESIDENTS OF FLORIDA DISCLAIMER: This guide provides information about the legal and administrative steps associated with changing one’s name and gender on identity documents. Please note that specific steps may have changed since this guide was printed, and every
Know Your Rights: Employment - A4TE
WEBThis resource outlines the rights and procedures transgender employees have to address discrimination. The landmark Supreme Court case Bostock v. Clayton County, decided on June 15, 2020, clarified that federal law prohibits anti-transgender discrimination in employment. This decision was built on many victories in recent years, wherein courts ...
About Advocates for Trans Equality - A4TE
WEBA4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one organization. A4TE builds on their successes to boldly imagine a world where trans people live our lives joyfully and without barriers.
Trans 101 - A4TE
WEBTrans 101. Advocates for Trans Equality provides resources for the public to better understand and support the transgender community. For those who are unfamiliar, this Trans 101 guide offers a starting place for those who want to …
WEB2015 U.S. TRANSGENDER SURVEY 4. USTS Executive Summary . T. he 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey (USTS) is the largest survey examining the experiences of transgender people in the United States, with 27,715 respondents
The Equality Act: What Transgender People Need to Know
WEBJun 9, 2019 · Most courts have agreed that this law protects transgender people. The Equality Act would explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity in any health insurance that involves federal funds. This includes Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, health care obtained through Veterans Affairs clinics, …
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