Politics & Government
'Trans Visibility Day' Celebrated In Santa Clara County
The county honored the day with a flag raising as a nod of solidarity with its trans residents.
SAN JOSE, CA -- It is a day and age of transformation. Santa Clara County marked Tuesday to celebrate the 10th annual South Bay Trans Day of Visibility, with a proclamation and flag raising ceremony.
Since the 2013 LGBTQ Health Assessment, the county has worked to focus on increasing access to services for the trans community.
Recently the county opened the Gender Health Center, the first and only clinic in the South Bay specializing in transgender, non-binary and gender diverse individuals of all ages.
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It also brought on the New Haven Inn, an LGBTQ+ Friendly Temporary Housing Facility.
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County officials believe for a community to thrive it must be fair, compassionate and inclusive.
“Trans people are our mothers and fathers, our brothers and sisters, our neighbors and friends. They are part of our community. The courage it takes to live their authentic lives openly should be celebrated today and every day,” Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg said. “Our county’s culture of inclusion is what makes our community great, but there is still much work to do.
The office of LGBTQ Affairs will raise awareness in complying with the California Equal Restroom Access law at this event. California Health and Safety Code, HSC 118600, mandates that all single-user toilet facilities in a business, government or community establishment be identified as gender neutral by signs.
“Trans community members have made countless contributions in the county of Santa Clara and around the world. Today we celebrate those contributions and acknowledge their remarkable strength and resilience. In a world where there is still widespread transphobia, violence and discrimination, it is important that we give visibility to a community that is vital to the fabric of our society,” Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs Director Maribel Martinez said. “We want the trans community to know that we stand in solidarity with them.
Dignitaries were on hand for the commemoration at the county government center on Hedding Street.
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