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The Transgender Population: Expanding Access To Services, Ruby Amanda Oboro Offerie
The Transgender Population: Expanding Access To Services, Ruby Amanda Oboro Offerie
Together We RISE (Making Excellence Inclusive)
According to the CDC, 2% (1.3 million) individuals, 0-17 identify as transgender. Individuals that identify as transgender have a higher incidence of mental and physical challenges, face health inequities, share a common need for specific types of support, and lack representation. Yet, there still remains a significant gap in strategies for the provision of services for this cohort. It is based on this note that this presentation is pursued.