CONTACT Online Gender Identity Group — October 2026

Entry wait

There is no physical entry. Register in advance and test the private connection link, camera, microphone and chosen display name before 20:00. Do not forward the link; moderation depends on knowing who is entering. Join a few minutes early rather than making the group troubleshoot your device mid-introduction.

Best arrival time

Open the link around 19:50 from a private, quiet room with headphones if possible. The value is sustained dialogue between trans people, relatives and professionals, so multitasking or joining from public transport undermines both your own attention and others’ privacy.

Attendee mix

Trans and questioning people, parents, partners, relatives and professionals can join across Occitanie without travelling to Toulouse. Ages and levels of understanding vary widely; some attend with lived experience, others with questions. The group is not a debate stage and nobody’s identity is an educational exhibit.

Dress code in practice

None—even camera use should follow the host’s rules rather than social pressure. Choose a display name and background that protect your privacy. Headphones, a charged device and a door you can close are the practical equivalents of venue preparation.

Host and security inclusion

CONTACT explicitly designs the session for dialogue around gender identity in family life. Registration and private links create accountability while widening regional access. Tell the team ahead of time about captioning, interpretation or other digital access needs; an online format is not automatically accessible to