The origins of Intersex Awareness Day
Betsy Driver: the first Intersex Awareness Day took place in 2004. It was two people and an email exchange.
2004
Intersex film night, Portland Oregon
On 28 October, the Intersex Initiative held an Intersex Film Night, with screenings of “Hermaphrodites Speak!”, “XXXY”, “Mani’s Story” and “Born Queer: Dear Doctors”.
San Francisco recognises first Intersex Awareness Day
On 19 October, the Board and Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco formally recognised 26 October 2004 as the first annual Intersex Awareness Day.
Boulder County Public Health first agency to recognise IAD
On 25 October 2004, the Intersex Initiative reported that Boulder County Public Health became the first public agency to recognise Intersex Awareness Day.