Recent articles in the news have shown, what has been a struggle for part of the GLBT community for decades, that issue is changing one’s own birth certificate to match the gender they have “transitioned” to. When I use the word “transitioned” in quotes I only mean that the state of New York, where recent law suits have been taken upon the state, does not allow transgendered individuals to change their birth certificates to match their identity. Many states, including New York, require transgender individuals to have had genital reassignment surgery which can cost $20,000 to $100,000. Also many individuals may have other reasons besides financial issues, such as health, holding them back from undergoing such a procedure.

For more information go to: ABC News (March 24th 2011)