The Disability Project at the Transgender Law Center has launched the very first survey that specifically collects stories and data from disabled and Deaf trans people—particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), low-income, and rural community members.
As The Disability Project shares, "The knowledge of disabled and Deaf trans people has often been overlooked in research. Both our resilience and our experiences of systemic oppression have not been captured meaningfully. This is especially true for Black and Indigenous folks, and People of Color (BIPOC), and low-income or rural folks. Lack of data means we don't get to tell our collective story accurately."
Investing in research that explores the intersectionality of disabled and Deaf trans individuals is crucial in providing support for this community, advocating for their rights, allocating funding for resources, and achieving much more. Without such research, we risk missing out on valuable information that could significantly impact the well-being and livelihood of this community.
Disability Rights Florida supports the introduction of this survey and is excited by how it will support our trans disability and Deaf community members. If you have the capacity and hold these identities, we encourage you to share your lived experience by taking the survey. You can take the survey in English, Spanish, or ASL with closed captions.
Disability Rights Florida believes everyone benefits when the most marginalized individuals are supported and lead the way. We hope that the survey will contribute to a more accessible and inclusive society for everyone. Thank you to The Disability Project folks and the Transgender Law Center broadly for introducing this important survey. Please spread the word by sharing this survey and encouraging others to take it.
Follow The Disability Project's Instagram account @disabilityproject.tlc for updates and related information.
Take the survey: dtpsurvey.org