Transgender & Disabled: Seeking to Understand the Experiences of Transgender Disabled Students to Better Support Them in K-12 Settings

Author

• Max Brown, Bank Street College of Education

Date of Award

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

First Advisor

Kim McLeveighn

Abstract

This research supports the hypothesis that transgender disabled students experience different marginalization than disabled students and transgender students. Following this, this paper examines the legal protections for these students and makes recommendations for how they can best be supported in schools based on their specific needs and resiliency factors.

Comments

Childhood General and Special Education (Program of study)

Recommended Citation

Brown, M. (2025). Transgender & Disabled: Seeking to Understand the Experiences of Transgender Disabled Students to Better Support Them in K-12 Settings. New York : Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/independent-studies/495