About InterConnect:

On September 7, 1996, the AISSG of North America held its first meeting in New York City. The group, made up of mostly females with AIS and founded by Sherri Groveman, sought to forge a collaborative relationship with the medical community, so that intersex individuals would be seen as more than patients to be fixed and forgotten.

Historically, the medical profession thought that surgeries, hormone therapy, and parental secrecy would ‘cure’ intersex children and allow them to lead ‘normal’ lives. But during the inaugural meeting, doctors learned that these surgeries and hormone therapies led to lifelong health issues and parental secrecy led to shame and broken families.

In 2020, we rebranded as InterConnect. We welcome all intersex people, their families, friends & allies to join our group for support, programming, outreach and education.

InterConnect is committed to building a community for all intersex people, their families, and allies. A space where you are heard, valued, and embraced regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, socio-economic background, ability, experience, or perspective. A community where you can bring your whole self. We’re in this together, join us.

Our Mission: InterConnect is a compassionate and affirming community of intersex individuals, family members and allies, working together to promote a better quality of life through connection, support, education and awareness.
Our Vision: A world in which intersex individuals are celebrated as a natural variation of human biology, and all intersex people feel safe, seen and supported.
Our Values: We value the journey of intersex people, their families and allies, who support our right to self-determination, dignity, and purpose.

InterConnect welcomes inquiries from families, practitioners, teachers, clergy, and anyone who is looking to better support an intersex person that is important to them.

Where does my money go?

For many members, InterConnect was the first place they discovered that they were not alone. By contributing, you are ensuring that we can continue to build this life-changing community.

Your contribution goes toward virtual and in-person program including peer support groups, social programming, youth events, our flagship annual conference, and more. Contributions goes directly to support operating costs, community outreach, and programming expenses.

Together, we can create a world that embraces intersex people and wholly affirms us as exactly who we are.

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