Transgender : Resources
We've gathered some of the best information available from the ACLU and other organizations to familiarize you with the issues affecting the transgender community and to help you effectively advocate for transgender rights.
Please note that the links here are for resources with a national or general focus only. For state-specific information, please visit the sites of the individual organizations listed.
Fact Sheets and General Information
- Transgender People & the Law: Frequently Asked Questions
This online feature provides an overview of the legal issues affecting the transgender community. A printable PDF version is also available for download.
Advocacy and Lobbying
Transgender Equality: A Handbook for Activists and Policymakers 476.03 Kb
A downloadable guide to trans activism from the Policy Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
Employment
- Transsexual Workers: An Employer's Guide
A guide to managing transitioning employees by the Center for Gender Sanity.
Birth Certificates and Name Changes
- Amending Birth Certificates to Reflect Your Correct Sex
Information on changing your birth certificate from Lambda Legal.
Family
- Some Court Cases Involving Child Custody
A list of trans-realted child custody cases from Gender Education & Advocacy .