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Title: Transgender Alabama woman fired from nursing home receives settlement
Post by: stephaniec on September 10, 2015, 07:25:44 PM
Transgender Alabama woman fired from nursing home receives settlement

http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/09/alabama_transgender_woman_wins.html

AL News/By  Jeremy Gray on September 10, 2015 at 10:40 AM, updated September 10, 2015 at 11:15 AM

"Jessi Dye wanted a chance to make a living while making a difference in the lives of others.

So, the 28-year-old transgender woman applied at a Falkville nursing home in 2014.

Dye's great-grandmother had lived in a nursing home and often "felt alone, like she didn't have anyone."

"I wanted to be a positive influence in people's lives," the Vinemont resident said."