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Family Files ADA Lawsuit After School Denies Trans Pronouns, Assault

6/11/2026

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Tatiana Blount filed a federal lawsuit on May 27, 2026, against Norfolk Public Schools and principal Latesha Wade-Jenkins, claiming gender dysphoria is a disability under the ADA.
The district denied Cynthia Smith’s repeated requests to use her daughter’s chosen name and pronouns and to assign an adult monitor.
On October 5, 2022, several students attacked Blount, causing loss of consciousness, a concussion and a permanent traumatic brain injury.

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Story summary

Tatiana Blount filed a federal lawsuit on May 27, 2026, against Norfolk Public Schools and principal Latesha Wade-Jenkins, claiming gender dysphoria is a disability under the ADA.
The district denied Cynthia Smith’s repeated requests to use her daughter’s chosen name and pronouns and to assign an adult monitor.
On October 5, 2022, several students attacked Blount, causing loss of consciousness, a concussion and a permanent traumatic brain injury.