: Transgender adults live in poverty at elevated rates (29%), which spikes significantly for trans people of color: 48% for Latine trans adults and 39% for Black trans adults. Transgender women of color also face staggering homelessness rates, exceeding 50% in some demographic groups.
: 22% of transgender individuals report avoiding doctors due to fear of discrimination. Furthermore, one in three transgender patients has had to teach their own doctor about transgender health in order to receive appropriate care.
: Positive visibility and education are needed to bridge the gap between general support for trans rights and public confusion over the specifics of gender transition.