According to Funders for LGBTQ Issues , transgender individuals face significant disparities compared to the general population:

Report: Transgender Community & LGBTQ+ Culture Executive Summary

: Ongoing needs for protection from violence, the repeal of discriminatory laws, and the prohibition of discrimination based on gender identity. Recommendations for Allyship & Policy

: Advocate for laws that prohibit discrimination in housing, employment, and healthcare.

: An abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual. These terms describe various aspects of sexual orientation and gender identity.

: Used to describe individuals whose gender identity, behavior, or expression does not conform to traditional societal norms based on their sex assigned at birth.

: Support legal advocacy groups like the ACLU that fight for constitutional rights.

: Implement individualized, medically necessary healthcare models to address the specific needs of transgender patients.