Our deepest thanks to everyone who helped make the first Maryland Trans Resilience Conference a success! MTRC, the first trans-led, trans-focused conference in our state, was held for the first time on September 21st, 2019 in Baltimore.

A collaboration between Trans Healthcare MD, the Baltimore Transgender Alliance, CLEAR Baltimore, and trans leaders around the state, the conference created a trans-affirming space for folks to come together for panels, workshops, healing, and more.

The conference's inaugural year saw profound, powerful discussions, community connections, and so much joy. We know the many who attended will carry the experience with them.

Trans Healthcare MD led a coalition of organizations and individuals that worked to pass SB196/HB421, a Maryland bill that added a third gender marker to MVA issued IDs and removed administrative hurdles for those of us changing gender markers.

Starting October 1st, when the bill took effect, Maryland joined over a dozen states and DC in offering an “X” gender marker! In addition, we’re now able to change gender markers by just checking a box!