Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund is committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to achieving equality for transgender people through public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, and public policy efforts.
Advocates for Trans Equality
Leveraging decades of experience on the frontlines of power, we shift government and society towards a future where we are no less than equal. A4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
The Trevor Project
A leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people.
#TransYouthMatter Toolkit for Raising Awareness of the Harm Caused by Anti-Trans Youth Legislation
This toolkit has facts and talking points people can use to talk about the harm anti-trans legislation causes.
Know Your Rights as a Transgender or Gender Nonconforming Immigrant
The two pager overviews the rights trans and gender nonconforming immigrants have especially as it relates to ICE raids.
Life Planning Documents for Transgender Communities
This document explains basic information about steps you can take to ensure that your identity will be respected, your loved ones will be able to see you, and your wishes are carried out even if you are unable to communicate
The List
The List is a Chicagoland-based collection of resources for Trans and Gender Nonconforming folx and those who support them.
Know Your Rights
Information provided by a collaboration between the National Center for Transgender Equality, Transgender Law Center, and Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund that describes what are the rights for transgender people regarding health insurance coverage and receiving health care as
The Rainbow Project – Safe Binding and Packing
This article contains helpful information on safe binding and packing practices.
