Stories of Transgender and Gender Diverse People with Disabilities

The Accessing Gender-Affirming Care among Disabled TGD People Study is a research project aimed at collecting the stories of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people who identifies as disabled regarding their access to gender-affirming care (GAC) in British Columbia, Canada. GAC includes medical, mental health, and social interventions that support TGD identities. These interventions can include hormone replacement therapy (HRT), puberty blockers, gender-affirming surgeries, psychotherapy, and support groups.

This study aims to:

  • Understand how TGD people with disabilities experience accessing GAC in BC.
  • Identify the intersectional impacts of cisnormativity (the assumption that everyone identifies with their assigned sex at birth) and ableism (discrimination against people with disabilities) in accessing GAC.
  • Identify ways to improve access and effectiveness of GAC for TGD people with disabilities.

 

Selected participants will complete a 60-90 minute interview on Zoom and receive a $50 e-transfer upon completion of an interview.

A person may be eligible to participate in this study if they:

  • Identify as transgender, non-binary or gender diverse (TGD).
  • Identify as a disabled person- This study validates all aspects of disability identity including invisible ones.
  • Are 19 years or older and live in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Have experience with any aspect of gender-affirming care (GAC), including medical interventions and/or psychosocial support.

Anyone who is interested in participating can learn more by either following this link or scanning the QR code on the poster.