Let's Gather, Let's Listen, Let's Do Better: a Trans Community Forum
Co-Hosted by Gatlyn Dame Group, TransCollective937, and TransHearts, this collaborative community forum provides a safe and structured platform for ANY AND ALL underrepresented transgender and gender-diverse identities, this includes disabled, neurodivergent, intersex, parasex, transmasculine, BIPOC, agender, and non-binary community members. This event is supported by our friends at PFLAG Dayton. How to Participate: To ensure total accessibility, attendees can join us either in-person or live via Zoom. All participants can share feedback verbally or virtually/anonymously via Vevox on their personal mobile devices. We are seeking constructive and actionable feedback focused on creating accessible, inclusive spaces for all trans and gender-diverse Ohioans, especially those holding intersecting identities. Event Format * Guided Prompts: Organizers will present key questions to explore access gaps in healthcare, social spaces, and local support networks. * Open Audience Q&A: The floor is open for attendees—both in the room and online—to bring their own questions, topics, and real-world challenges to local leadership. * Free Lunch: A complimentary lunch is generously provided by PFLAG Dayton. (This includes Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free options). Location & Ticket Options: * In-Person: Dayton Metro Library – Main Branch (The Center for Community Impact & Innovation). Includes on-site community connection and free lunch. * Virtual (Zoom): Join via Zoom from anywhere! Virtual attendees will view the live panel and speaker discussion. Note: To protect community privacy, virtual streams will only feature the panel/presenters, and there is no active recording of in-person attendee faces. Admission: 100% FREE: This event is completely free to attend, however it is REQUIRED to Pre-Register/RSVP via this Eventbrite page by selecting either your In-Person or Virtual ticket type at checkout.
