Trans HealthCare Survey
Trans Suicide Prevention
Trans-Friendly 
Thank You: Transgender Awareness Week, Day of Remembrance
MTPC issues a heartfelt “Thank you” to everyone who made Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance both great successes this year. We are proud of our community and grateful to all who participated in these important events.
Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance was recognized this year by the Massachusetts State Legislature, the Boston City Council, and Mayor Thomas M. Menino.
Photos from Boston TDOR Observance
The Boston-area Transgender community once again united with friends and allies in a memorable Remembrance event, with people coming from as far away as Maine to pack St. Luke’s & St. Margaret’s church in Allston, flood the sidewalks of Allston with a sea of candles, and then warm up together afterwards with hot cider and treats.
Legislature Honors MTPC
This week the State House of Representatives, led by Rep. Robert DeLeo, issued a proclamation honoring MTPC “…in recognition of your commitment to fighting for justice, equality, and safety on behalf of transgender people in the Commonwealth.”
View the proclamation below the fold.
MTPC Health Care Survey
Have you received health care in Massachusetts in the last year? We want to hear from you!
On the heels of our successful Transgender Health Care Summits in Boston, the MTPC is conducting a statewide survey to gauge the state of health care in the Massachusetts transgender community. The data gathered will help us understand and evaluate the current state of health care access, resources, and services for transgender youth and adults, and understand the concerns of transgender people regarding health care. Please take a few minutes of you time to fill out this short, anonymous survey. Your responses will be 100% anonymous, and no personally identifiable information will be attached to the information you share.
New Trans Experience Bulletin Released
The November bulletin on transgender experience in the Commonwealth, as reported to Massachusetts service organizations, has been released. This bulletin covers the month of October, 2009, and reports that 35 reports of transgender related discrimination, harassment and violence were received.
76% of MA Voters Favor Trans Protections
New Poll Shows Broad, Deep Support for Legislation
A new poll shows that 76% of Massachusetts voters, including 81% of women, support passing a law prohibiting discrimination against transgender people in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
The poll, conducted by Lake Research Partners from November 4-8 2009, was released today by a coalition of Massachusetts organizations* working to pass non-discrimination legislation. It was based on telephone interviews with 400 likely voters.