Resources
Welcome to NCTE's resources page. Select a topic below and find resources to help in the movement for transgender equality.
Opening the Door to the Inclusion of Transgender People (March 2008)
This ground breaking resources covers nine keys to helping LGBT organizations become fully transgender inclusive. Based on practical experience and sound principles, this guide is a vital resource for organizations. Written by Justin Tanis of NCTE and Lisa Mottet of the Transgender Civil Rights Project of the Task Force. Click on the image to download your free copy today.
52 Things You Can Do for Transgender Equality (2006)
Kick start your activism with 52 ideas about how you can make a different for transgender equality. In 2006, NCTE sent out an idea a week about the ways in which people can make real and lasting change for transgender equality. Ranging from the easy to the complex, there's something here for everyone.
Overcoming Voting Obstacles for Transgender People (January 2008)
Trans people may find voting to be an intimidating process for many reasons. This document lays out the issues that trans people may face when attempting to vote and ways to overcome those issues.
Social Security Gender No-Match Letters and Transgender Employees (January 2008)
Transgender employees are sometimes the target of Social Security Administration no-match letters. This information sheet for employees provides background on what no-match letters are and what transgender workers can do if one is received.
Making Shelters Safe for Transgender Evacuees (September 2005)
A joint publication from NCTE, Lambda Legal, and the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force.
Human Rights Calendar (2007)
In 2007, NCTE highlighed human rights for transgender people. While the calendars are out of date, the principles are timeless.
Visiting Your Member of Congress (April 2008)
NCTE has three resource guides to help you visit with your member of Congress. Talking directly with members of Congress and their staff members is critical to moving forward with transgender inclusive legislation. You can raise our representatives' awareness that transgender people and our families live and work in their districts.
Making Your Voice Heard: A Transgender Guide to Educating Congress (August 2005)
Here is a step by step how-to guide to educating members of Congress about transgender people.
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