InterConnect Support Group
The official PUBLIC page of InterConnect Support Group (formerly AIS-DSD Support Group). Interested in joining our support group and peer community?
"Like" this page to show your support, share content with your friends, or send us a message! This is the official public page of the InterConnect Support Group (formerly AIS-DSD Support Group) We are dedicated to helping individuals and children with intersex variations, and their families. You have reached a network of hundreds of people whose lives have been touched by these variations. We invite your involvement in our efforts on support, education, and advocacy. We network with hundreds of intersex adults and their families. We also wish to align with medical allies that are culturally competent. We also wish to collaborate other intersex organizations. You are not alone, and are in truly good company! Visit http://interconnect.support to learn more, or contact us at [email protected]
Intersex variations and traits have been previously referred to as (DSD or Differences of S*x Development) and can, or have in the past included diagnostic, descriptive, or even derogatory names or terms like: Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS), Partial Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (PAIS), Leydig cell hypoplasia, XY gonadal dysgenesis (Swyer Syndrome), ovo-te**es, mixed gonadal dysgenesis, 17 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency, 5-alpha reductase deficiency, embryonic testicular regression syndrome, XY Turrner Syndrome, Leydig Cell Hypoplasia, Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome, Mullerian Dysgenesis, Mullerian Duct Aplasia, Vaginal Atresia, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), 45,X/46,XY mosaicism. Other terms one may have heard are: intersex, intersexual, intersexed, intersexualism, ambiguous genitalia, hermaphrodite, hermaphroditism, DSD, DSDs, Disorders of S*x Development, Disorders of S*xual Development (sic), Testicular Feminization, Male Pseudohermaphroditism, Morris (Morris's) Syndrome, 17-ketosteroid reductase, 17-alpha-hydroxylase, 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, karyotype, chromosome, chromosomes, streak go**ds, feminized, phenotype, phenotypically, Androgen Resistance Syndrome, Testicular Feminization Syndrome (Testicular Feminisation Syndrome), Feminizing Te**es Syndrome (Feminising Te**es Syndrome), Male Pseudo-hermaphroditism, Goldberg-Maxwell Syndrome, Reifenstein Syndrome, Gilbert-Dreyfus Syndrome, Rosewater Syndrome, Lubs Syndrome, te**es, testicular, Denys-Drash Syndrome, Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, undervirilized, under-virilization, mosaic, chimera, chimerism.
09/15/2026
Join us virtually on October 20th at 8pm ET for our 2nd Annual InterConnect Gala and Membership Meeting! This community event will be an inspiring, high-impact hour as we reflect on the power of InterConnect and the transformative impact of our personal stories, look back on where we’ve been, and unveil where we are going next.
At the 2026 Virtual Gala, we will
-share InterConnect's updated mission statement and vision
-hear from a keynote speaker about the transformative power of storytelling
-provide an exclusive look at upcoming virtual programming
-preview the 2027 annual conference
-close out with an afterparty to wind down and celebrate a year of growth together!
Tickets for the Virtual Gala start at $15 with the opportunity to become an Event Sponsor by purchasing a ticket at one of our Sponsorship levels and helping InterConnect fund our ongoing community support programming and services.
This event is NOTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds). InterConnect members interested in low- or no-cost tickets should inquire at [email protected].
Click the link below for additional program details and to register today!
https://givebutter.com/ICStories
07/15/2026
It's not too late to join us virtually for Camp Connect, our 2026 Sumer Conference! Programming will take place from July 16-19, including virtual and hybrid sessions. Use the link in our bio to register for a virtual ticket, and swipe right for a preview of our virtual and hybrid programming! Virtual sessions include a legal webinar, a facilitated discussion on intersex and aging, and a think tank on the role of the medical institution in intersex support.
We are excited to see you (in-person or on our screens) this weekend! Email [email protected] with any questions about the conference.
https://givebutter.com/campconnect
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03/22/2026
Join InterConnect for Bloom into Brightness, our 2026 Spring Series!
The Spring Series is a slate of of six virtual sessions designed to nurture creativity, cultivate connection, and spark your souls. Bloom into Brightness is a reimagination of our typical Spring Conference weekend. Our goal is to bring you Spring programming that is more accessible, more meaningful, and more present throughout the season.
Our first event in the series is In Full Bloom: A Meditative Art Workshop inspired by Zentangle Principles on Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 8-9pm ET.
Inspired by the art of Zentangle, this guided art experience will leave you feeling mindful and at peace. (No art experience or creative confidence required; basic drawing materials required will be announced to attendees.)
All Spring Series events are free, with donations strongly encouraged.
Register at https://givebutter.com/springseries
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02/26/2026
Registration is now open for CAMP CONNECT, our 2026 Summer Conference, JULY 16-19 in Bristol, CT!
Use code EARLYBIRD for $75 off your regular ticket.
Summer Conference is returning to the East Coast and we are excited to bring you a robust weekend of community, kindness, and connection in the "All Heart" City.
For more info and to register, click this link. We can't wait to see you.
InterConnect Summer Conference 2026 Join us for Camp Connect, a weekend of community, kindness, and connection.
12/02/2025
On this Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the power of connection—the heart of everything Interconnect stands for. Whether you’ve joined us at a conference, participated in a committee, or found community through our programs, you know how transformative it can be when people come together to support one another.
Today, we invite you to help strengthen that mission.
3 Ways to Give:
đź’ś Make a Donation
Your gift directly supports the ongoing work that keeps our community thriving.
When donating, you may designate your contribution to a specific fund—such as Conference, Kids Programming, Scholarship, and more—simply by including a note.
👉 Donate here: https://givebutter.com/yhRB1i or at the link in our bio.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us expand access, build resources, and bring more people together.
🧢 Wear Your Support
We just released a Limited Edition Interconnect Orchid Baseball Cap—a perfect way to show your pride in our community while helping support programs and events.
👉 Get yours here:
https://shopinterconnect.printify.me/product/25297245/limited-edition-interconnect-orchid-baseball-cap
🤝 Volunteer Your Time
Interconnect thrives because of the members who step forward to share their experience, creativity, and heart.
We welcome volunteers year-round to help lead sessions, initiatives, committees, and more.
If you’re interested in contributing your time and skills, we’d love to connect with you:
đź“§ [email protected]
This Giving Tuesday, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating and sustaining the community we’ve built together.
Thank you for being part of Interconnect—and for helping us keep growing a space where every voice is valued and every story matters.
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11/12/2025
Eat Good. Do Good. Support Intersex Youth!
DoubleGood sent us a sweet surprise this morning - our sale has been extended for two bonus days!
Y’all helped us surpass our first three fundraising goals and we are on track to hit out ultimate goal of $1000 in sales, or $500 raised for InterConnect’s 2026 Kids & Family Programming. Those who attended the Annual Meeting got a sneak peek at our anticipated offerings and we can’t wait to share more details with everyone soon.
The InterConnect x Double Good pop-up shoppe is live at the link below for two more days. For each bag you purchase, 50% of the profit will go directly to support InterConnect’s 2026 programming for intersex youth and families.
Use the link in bio to shop through November 14, 2025 at 12PM EST.
[Image Description: In the center of the image, bold purple text reads: “Sale extended! Shop through 12PM EST on 11/14 to support InterConnect’s 2026 Kids and Family Programming.” Above the text are the logos for DoubleGood and InterConnect. The background is off-white with a pattern of popcorn bags with various flavors.]
11/12/2025
Just 12 hours left to shop InterConnect’s sale! We’ve hit our first fundraising goals and are so appreciative to each of you who have purchased or donated so far. Haven’t grabbed your popcorn 🍿 yet? Check the link in bio or our stories to shop! The fundraiser closes 11/12/25 at 12PM EST.
[Image Description: The main text says “12 hours left to shop” in a bold uppercase sans-serif font. Above the main text are Double Good x InterConnect logos. Below the main text is an image of Double Good popcorn bags with popcorn spilling out the top.]
11/08/2025
The InterConnect x Double Good pop-up shoppe is live! Don't delay to place your order of gourmet popcorn bundles and bags, as this sale will only last 5 days! For each bag you purchase, 50% of the profit will go directly to support InterConnect's 2026 programming for intersex youth and families.
Use this link to visit our Pop-Up Shoppe from November 8, 2025 at 12PM EST to November 12, 2025 at 12PM EST. https://popup.doublegood.com/s/si99s6u3
Image description: The first slide has a white background with popcorn kernels around the boarder. Purple text at the top reads “Open now thru Nov 12.” In the middle of the slide are illustrations of striped popcorn buckets with faces, arms, and legs. Below that, purple text reads “Double Good x InterConnect.”
The second slide has a white background on the left side and a purple checkered background on the right side. Black text on the left of the slide reads "Eat good. Do good. Support intersex youth." Purple text reads "Double Good x InterConnect." On the right side of the slide is a photograph of a bag of popcorn with several kernels spilling out. The bag of popcorn is light purple and has pictures of hot air balloons on it and white text that reads "Double Good Little Kettle That Could. small batch popcorn."
11/07/2025
Our pop-up shoppe partnership with Double Good starts in just 24 hours!
For the following 5 days, you will be able to support InterConnect's 2026 programming for intersex youth and families by purchasing gourmet popcorn bundles and bags, with 50% of each sale going directly to InterConnect. This sale will go quickly, so don't wait to place your orders!
Get ready for the fundraiser launch tomorrow on Intersex Solidarity Day!
Image description: Slide 1 has a light purple background. Purple text at the top reads "InterConnect x Double Good." In the middle of the slide is a photograph showing 7 different types of gourmet popcorn kernels. White and yellow text at the bottom reads "Shop opens in 24 hours."
Slide 2: Slide has a light purple background. Purple text at the top reads "Small batch. Gourmet Goodness. Just for you." In the middle of the slide is a photograph of 12 colorful bags of different flavors of gourmet popcorn. Purple text at the bottom of the slide reads "InterConnect x Double Good."
11/04/2025
Stock up on snacks for the holidays while supporting intersex youth! It’s a win-win.
InterConnect is partnering with Double Good to ship delicious small-batch popcorn right to your door. Choose from more than 10 gourmet flavors with curated bundles and bags starting at $11.
50% of your purchase goes directly to InterConnect’s new 2026 lineup of kids and family programming. Our pop-up shoppe will be open for just five days, so once the clock starts ticking, get your orders in! Buy directly from InterConnect Board & Staff (link coming 11/8) or start your own team.
Image description: Black text on the left of the slide reads "Poppin' into place Nov 8." Purple text reads "Double Good x InterConnect." On the right side of the slide is a photograph of a bag of popcorn with several kernels spilling out onto a wavy purple background. The bag of popcorn is light purple and has pictures of hot air balloons on it and white text that reads "Double Good Little Kettle That Could. small batch popcorn."
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