Stories of Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) People with Disabilities in Accessing Gender-Affirming Care in BC, Canada: A Narrative Inquiry

February 4, 2025 by DABC

Study recruitment poster which features the information provided in the post and on the study website. The poster is green and includes a QR code to learn more about the study, as well as cartoons of people with and without visible disabilities. A note on the poster says "please note, 'liking,' following, and/or commenting on this poster online may publicly identify you with this study.'


A PHD Candidate at UBC’s School of Social Work is conducting research aimed at generating knowledge on the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people who identify as disabled regarding their access to gender-affirming care (GAC) in British Columbia, Canada. They are leading this study, under the shared supervision of Dr. Hannah Kia (UBC School of Social Work) and Dr. Tim Stainton (Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship), and are currently recruiting participants.

Selected participants will complete a 60-90 minute interview on Zoom and receive a $50 e-transfer upon completion of an interview. A person may be eligible to participate in this study if they:

  • Identify as transgender, non-binary or gender diverse (TGD).
  • Identify as a disabled person- This study validates all aspects of disability identity including invisible ones.
  • Are 19 years or older and live in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Have experience with any aspect of gender-affirming care (GAC), including medical interventions and/or psychosocial support.

Anyone who is interested in participating can learn more by either following this link https://blogs.ubc.ca/gacdisabledtgdstudy/ or scanning the QR code on the poster.