by FORGE Intern | Feb 25, 2013
This list of 101 terms used by people in the trans community was compiled in the early 2000s. Countless more have been added since.
by FORGE Intern | Jan 1, 2013
Short discussion of what service providers should be thinking of while doing safety planning with trans or non-binary people.
by FORGE Intern | Nov 1, 2012
November 20th every year is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). This fact sheet includes TDOR’s history, statistics, and why and how some murders are “message crimes” aimed at the larger community.
by FORGE Intern | Oct 1, 2012
Statistics on violence against trans and non-binary individuals are unreliable and may not even be important. This FAQ explains why.
by FORGE Intern | Sep 1, 2012
The disability field calls it “universal design,” meaning that if you design for those with the most different needs, you’ll better serve everyone. This FAQ explains how universal design works when we’re talking about transgender and non-binary...
by FORGE Intern | Aug 1, 2012
The practice of telling a client why you need sensitive information prior to asking for it is extremely helpful in many situations, especially for trans and non-binary people, who are all too often asked inappropriate or insensitive questions. This FAQ explores...
by FORGE Intern | Jul 1, 2012
This FAQ describes multiple cases in which trans and non-binary people got served poorly because a service provider defaulted to “master status” and assumed everything the trans person was dealing with was related to their gender identity.
by FORGE Intern | Jun 1, 2012
The “Terms Paradox” refers to the fact that terms can be crucial — they are how people feel heard and respected — and, at the same time, meaningless (because speaker and listener may not define a term the same way). This FAQ also addresses the...
by michael munson | May 31, 2012
In partnership with the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, this fact sheet for service providers of older adults provides answers to commonly asked questions regarding transgender clients. Download directly from the National Resource Center on LGBT...
by FORGE Intern | May 1, 2012
If the term “transgender” is new to you, start here. This FAQ covers the basics of gender identity, including defining some common terms.
Recent Comments