TRANSOHIO LAUNCHES STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR THE OHIO TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY

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TRANSOHIO LAUNCHES STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR THE OHIO TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY
Out In Cleveland
09 September, 2010


http://www.outincleveland.com/home/news.asp?articleid=34486



"It's difficult to provide accurate information to agencies about the Transgender community in Ohio. There's never been a study that has specifically focused on the needs – the climate of Ohio, medical, legal and community needs of Transgender people in the state. Additionally, we have a large group of stealth Transgender individuals who don't publically identify themselves as being such, or for that matter, seek out services specific to their identity," says Shane Morgan, Founder and Chair of TransOhio. "There are also no statewide protections for employment, public accommodations, housing and credit for Ohioans who are Transgender, Bisexual, Lesbian or Gay. That means a Transgender individual can be denied employment, fired or denied housing just because of their gender identity or their sexual orientation. The risks often outweigh the pros for many, and for some people, remaining in the shadows is the only way to survive."