Search Results: transgender (1831)

[…] million LGBTQ people live with one or more disabilities. One in four lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults in the U.S. has a disability, and two in five transgender adults have a disability. Further research done by UCLA via the California Health Interview Survey shows that trans people “are significantly more likely to report having […]

[…] invisibility of disproportionately impacted groups threatens the effectiveness of prevention messages aimed at them. It is important to focus attention on gay and bisexual men of color, transgender people, and others who are often overlooked in HIV/AIDS coverage. The term “HIV criminalization” refers to the inappropriate use of a person’s HIV-positive status in a […]

[…] relationships. I need you to be trusting and want my psychiatrist to confirm with the rest of my medical team.” ~ Person Living With HIV (PLWH), Black Transgender Female, 28y, Midwest US “For me I prefer to go to my doctor… it’s part of my routine, the people are nice. I can honestly say […]

[…] playable trans character, is here in Xbox Game Studios and DONTNOD’s ‘Tell Me Why’ GLAAD worked closely with Xbox Game Studios and DONTNOD to create Tyler, the first playable transgender character in a game from a major studio. Read More 1 2 3 Next Join GLAAD and take action for acceptance. SIGN UP Youth activist Jamie […]

[…] The event represents an opportunity for renewal, spending time with family, paying respect to elders and community empowerment. East Asian people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) continue to gain visibility because more people are coming out to family, friends and colleagues. This growing development sheds new light on their lives and […]

[…] and renewal. GLAAD is inviting media outlets to cover this important celebration and enrich their stories through the inclusion of the South Asian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in their Diwali coverage. THE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Diwali is an annual five-day event observed in South Asia and around the world. It is one […]

[…] controversial topics and sensational headlines. At GLAAD, we have seen that these kinds of news stories can perpetuate social stigma and prejudice towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and undo important strides local communities have made towards fair, accurate and inclusive representation of LGBT people and events in the media. Community organizations […]

[…] its sport commentators, after GLAAD protests his sexist and homophobic remarks about two male golfers. CompuServe reinstates 200 newsgroups, many of which were lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, after GLAAD criticizes the company for unfair access restrictions. The Partnership for a Drug Free America pulls homophobic public service announcement after GLAAD protests the PSA’s […]