To sign 'trans' or 'transgender', start with your dominant hand open, fingers spread slightly, and your palm facing your chest on your non-dominant side. Sweep your hand across your chest to your dominant side. As your hand moves, close your fingers together to form a flattened 'O' or an 'A' handshape by the time it reaches the other side.
Point to the person to sign 'he', then perform the sweeping sign for 'trans', and finish with the sign for 'man'. Ensure the 'trans' sign fully closes by the end of the movement.
Sign 'she', 'active', 'trans', and 'community'. The smooth transition of the handshape across the chest in 'trans' helps clearly establish the topic before signing 'community'.
Sign 'trans', 'rights', 'same', 'human', and 'rights'. Emphasize the 'trans' sign by making the sweeping motion deliberate and clear at the beginning of the sentence.
Point to the person to sign 'he', then perform the sweeping sign for 'trans', and finish with the sign for 'man'. Ensure the 'trans' sign fully closes by the end of the movement.
Sign 'she', 'active', 'trans', and 'community'. The smooth transition of the handshape across the chest in 'trans' helps clearly establish the topic before signing 'community'.
Sign 'trans', 'rights', 'same', 'human', and 'rights'. Emphasize the 'trans' sign by making the sweeping motion deliberate and clear at the beginning of the sentence.
Yes, this sign is used interchangeably for both 'trans' and 'transgender'. It is the standard, widely accepted sign in the Deaf LGBTQ+ community for this concept.
You do not need to make firm contact with your chest. Your hand can lightly brush against your clothing or hover just an inch or two away from your body as it sweeps across.
Absolutely! If you are left-handed, start with your open left hand on the right side of your chest and sweep it across to the left side, closing the handshape as you go.
