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Hi John,
July is National Disability Pride Month and here at NCTE, we celebrate our siblings living with disabilities and make sure that our work focuses on improving the lives of the most vulnerable within our community.
According to the 2015 U.S. Trans Survey, respondents with disabilities also faced higher rates of economic instability and mistreatment than non-disabled respondents. Nearly one-quarter (24%) were unemployed, and 45% were living in poverty. They also reported higher rates of mistreatment by health care providers (42%).
NCTE honors our trans siblings with disabilities by dismantling the conditions that keep trans people unhoused, unemployed, impoverished, and without adequate healthcare.
Donate $20 today to fight with us on the local, state, and federal level to advance trans equality and consider becoming a monthly supporter to join us for the long haul.
As NCTE’s Policy Advocate, I am excited to be expanding my work engaging with the Department of Health and Human Services. I’ve also recently met with Vice President Kamala Harris to highlight our work and commitment to trans equality.
Due to the Biden-Harris Administration's strong commitment to trans rights, community advocates spoke about barriers often faced as trans or queer people who also face discrimination based on age, race, and disability. What was most impactful is that we had an intersectional conversation with the Vice President, who affirmed that we are all of our identities, all of the time. That's why I know, at NCTE, we are excited to work with the White House and improve the lives of so many trans people.
Commit $20 to invest in celebrating National Disability Month with NCTE, and our fight to ensure trans people with disabilities are represented, insured, and have their voices counted.
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D Ojeda
Policy Advocate
National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund |
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