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Transgender Day of Visibility 2023
03.27.23
Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the transgender community worldwide. The day aims to promote greater understanding, acceptance, support, and inclusivity for transgender people.
Explore some ways to commemorate this day below.
Provider Insights for Promoting Inclusive Care
If you are interested in learning more about this topic please reach out to Deborah Dunn, PA!
Help make Maryland safe for trans people
One in five trans individuals and 41% of Black transgender people have experienced homelessness. We're committed to providing LGBTQ+ affirming care and advocating for trans people’s access to medical care in Maryland. That's why it's one of our legislative priorities this year before the Maryland General Assembly.
The Trans Health Equity Act has now passed through both chambers, an exciting milestone that will expand Maryland Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming care! You can continue to show your support as the Senate and House reconcile their versions of the bill before it makes its way to Governor Moore's desk. Follow the advocates who made this effort possible, including the Trans Rights Advocacy Coalition, Free State Justice, and Baltimore Safe Haven.
Director of Public Policy, Joanna Diamond can answer any specific questions about the bill and next steps.
Transgender & Nonbinary Training
Gender-Affirming Word Finder!
Have a little fun and explore gender-affirming terms from the training in the puzzle below.
Email your completed Word Finder to the Heritage Month planning committee by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023, to be entered to win a HCH prize!
Upcoming Transgender Day of Visibility Events
- Destitution And Power: The Trans Experience, Friday, March 31st from 2-6:00 pm, and Saturday, April 1st from 9:00 am-5:30 pm
- Transgender Day Of Visibility: Panel Discussion hosted by University of Maryland School of Social Work; Friday, March 31, 2023, 3:30-5:00pm
- "A Day in their Shoes": A viewing of the documentary Disclosure at Morgan State University, Friday, March 31st, 5-7:00 pm
More Recent News
04.22.24
The Trans Rights Advocacy Coalition (TRAC) has been the driving force in championing trans rights policy changes in Maryland. Due to stigma and structural discrimination, transgender people—particularly transgender people of color—experience high rates of homelessness. Following the implementation of the Trans Health Equity Act in January, we talked with TRAC leadership about their work and community.
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04.19.24
Since starting in January 2022, REI Health Specialist Arie Hayre-Somuah, LMSW, MPH has worked with our clinical teams to identify health disparities and move us closer to health equity. This year, she is turning her focus to the topic of health literacy.
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04.02.24
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Hanna Mast from Senior Communications Manager to Director of Communications. Get to know more about her work in the Q&A below!
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