HHS Finalizes Rule Excluding Gender Dysphoria From Section 504 Disability Protections
HHS announced a final rule on October 30, 2026, stating that gender dysphoria not resulting from physical impairments falls outside the definition of disability in its Section 504 regulation. Disability rights groups object, and…
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An Unexpected Turn is a fast-moving, male-to-female (M>F) coming-of-age novel that explores secrecy, identity, and the profound ripple effects of our choices. Poignant, comical, and deeply moving, the story originally debuted as a short novella.
Inspired by terrific customer reviews on Amazon, Brianna expanded this second edition into a complete novel, with illustrations to bring it to visual life.
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