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Trans Rights with Iowa ACLU

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

All Ages
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Program Description

Event Details

Transgender people belong everywhere, including in Iowa. This program will provide an overview of transgender Iowans' rights under state and federal law, along with strategies to advocate for transgender rights in the state legislature and your community.

As a community engagement associate with the ACLU of Iowa, Erica Dubin-Barz (she/her) works to educate Iowans about their rights under state and federal law, advocate for civil liberties, and collaborate with organizations and individuals to make our state a more just place. She can be reached at erica.barz@aclu-ia.org or 515-207-5448.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.