Official Name Change Notice


 

 InterConnect Board and Staff

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

INTERCONNECT SUPPORT GROUP
Formerly known as AIS-DSD Support Group, InterConnect has transformed and is committed to serving all intersex people.


[Columbus, GA - August 9, 2021] After community input, organizational alignment, and rebranding, AIS-DSD Support Group is now officially known as InterConnect Support Group.


InterConnect Support Group shall hereby be referenced accordingly on all communication, content, and websites. Please adjust your content and resource material accordingly:

 

● Organization Name: InterConnect Support Group
● Organization Nickname: InterConnect
● Website: www.interconnect.support
● Logo: Contact courtney@interconnect.support for files.
● Email: info@interconnect.support


InterConnect is a compassionate and affirming virtual community, open to all intersex individuals, family members and allies, working together to promote a better quality of life through connection, support, education, and awareness. While envisioning a world in which all intersex individuals are celebrated as a natural variation of human biology, and all intersex people feel safe, seen and supported, InterConnect is a peer support organization, not an activist group.


You are encouraged to learn more about the organization, its mission, and resources at the new website: www.interconnect.support. There are links on the site for parents to be connected rapidly with other parents, and teens or adults directly with peers. Providers interested in becoming medical allies for the group are also encouraged to contact InterConnect.

 

Contact Information:
info@interconnect.support

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