Advocacy – Legal

aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights

Works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.

transequality.org

Two leading national trans civil rights organizations, National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) merged to lead the next chapter of the transgender rights movement. Committed to ending discrimination for transgender people through public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, and public policy efforts. A4TE has secured over 100 federal policy changes and helped to defeat hundreds of anti-trans state bills across the country.

Bread and Roses Legal Center.org

A social justice legal center that provides a variety of representation including defense against criminal charges, ​gender affirming legal services, access to reproductive health care, record sealing, resolving warrants, and more based on an individual’s ability to pay.

namechangeproject.org

Find information and forms on how to update your name and gender marker. Volunteer-run.

aclu.org/sites/default/files/field_document/07-26-17tgncstudentbrochure.pdf

An ACLU and GLSEN publication that details your right to be safe at school.

lambdalegal.org

Works to defend and expand protections for transgender and non-binary people of all ages.

realmamabears.org/making-schools-safe

Printable resources and links to help make schools safer and more inclusive.

one-colorado.org

One Colorado is the state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Coloradans and their families. For over 12 years, One Colorado has effectively advocated for LGBTQ+ Coloradans and their families by lobbying the General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments on issues like safe schools, transgender equality, relationship recognition, and LGBTQ+ health and human services.

outandequal.org

Partners with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and diverse industries to provide LGBTQ+ executive leadership development, comprehensive D&I training and consultation.

www.sageusa.org

Comprehensive advocacy and services for LGBTQ+ elders. SAGE focuses on advocacy on the local and federal levels, as well as activities, groups, and programs that encourage LGBTQ+ older people to stay connected with each other and the community.

transgenderlawcenter.org

National trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people.