The Lived Experiences of Transgender Youth With Disabilities

• In Event: Sheraton Roundtable Session Eight
  In Roundtable Session: (Re)Conceptualizing Education Grounded in Student Experiences and Perspectives (Table 11)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of transgender youth with disabilities in high school. Utilizing in-depth phenomenological interviews and photography, this study sought to gain insights into how the intersections of transgender and disability identity impact high school experiences. Drawing on transgender theory and Disability Studies in Education (DSE), the aim was to understand the ways in which the complexities of ‘transgender’ and ‘disability’ identities impact high school experiences. The combination of the interviews and the photography led to an in-depth exploration. The analysis of the data lead to six themes including: gender as fluid, society and identity, conflation of identities, mental health, changes in school and difference as strength.

Author

• Angela Ingram, Purdue University - Northwest
  Presenting Author