episode THE ROAD insights hOME Episode 3 | Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation LGBTQ, HOMELESSNESS, AND VETERAN STATUS There are 1 million LGBTQ veterans There are no LGBTQ shelters for veterans right now Transgender service members were never covered by...
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episode THE ROAD insights hOME Episode 3 | Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation LGBTQ, HOMELESSNESS, AND VETERAN STATUS There are 1 million LGBTQ veterans There are no LGBTQ shelters for veterans right now Transgender service members were never covered by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," so they spent the next 5 years fighting for the right to serve. HIGHLIGHTS AND TAKEAWAYS The military is the largest employer of transgender people in the country, however, these people are marginalized and dehumanized and have trauma and psychological damage from serving a country that doesn't serve them. SAGE developed an LGBTQ affirming housing project in New York City called Stonewall House. They also provide access to case management, support services and programs. HOW YOU CAN HELP? Advocate for better data collection on sexual orientation or gender identity. Create more LGBTQ+ veteran-specific transitional housing, Organizations need to provide legal services for discharge upgrades, name changes, etc to
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