Question 1

REGISTRATION FAQ: What’s the difference between the Provider Track and the Community Track?

Accepted Answer

The provider track costs money, is for providers, and provides CEUs, while the community track is geared towards gender diverse community members & their loved ones. Full answer on www.QueerRI.com/RITHC.

Question 2

What if I want to attend both the Provider and Community Track or parts of each?

Accepted Answer

If you have registered for both tracks, you can attend parts of both tracks. However, the community track does have a maximum number of attendees. Therefore, you may not be able to do a walk-in registration on the day of as the Community Track may be full.

Question 3

Can providers who are not gender diverse attend the Community Track?

Accepted Answer

NO. We ask providers who are not gender diverse to spend their day at the Provider Track, where you will have ample opportunity to learn from presenters with lived experience as gender diverse community members. Full answer on www.QueerRI.com/RITHC.

Question 4

Can community members who are not providers attend the Provider Track?

Accepted Answer

YES, if you have registered and paid for a ticket.

Question 5

Will I be learning from individuals with lived experience as gender diverse community members?

Accepted Answer

YES. Both the Provider Track and the Community Track will center presenters who have lived experience as gender diverse community members. It is up to the presenters if they want to disclose that information or not.

Question 6

Can gender diverse youth attend the Community Track?

Accepted Answer

YES. Youth must sign up with and attend the conference with a supportive adult. There will be programming running concurrently for the parents, caregivers, and supportive adults to attend. Content is most appropriate for ages 16+.

Question 7

Can I bring my child/children to the Community Track?

Accepted Answer

PENDING. Childcare may be available on a first come, first serve basis for children ages 2yo - 13yo during morning and afternoon sessions (not during lunch). Please email us at queer.rhode.island@gmail.com if you need childcare.

Question 8

I registered for the Community Track but now I can’t make it. Is it important to return my ticket?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please! We are likely to sell out rather quickly and will have a full waiting list. Returning your ticket will ensure that the space does not go unfilled and other community members get access to empowering resources. Please cancel your EventBrite order or email queer.rhode.island@gmail.com.

Question 9

Are you looking for volunteers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, always! Please apply here: https://forms.gle/2WNFqfhRWw6iQfdg6

Question 10

ACCESSIBILITY FAQ: Who can I ask for help if I need assistance?

Accepted Answer

Conference Volunteers and Rhode Island College Security will be available to assist at all times. We will also have an accessibility coordinator on site who you can call/text any time at the conference information provided in your registration packet.

Question 11

What are the bathrooms like?

Accepted Answer

All bathrooms will be labeled as “All Gender Restrooms.” There are both single stall and multi stall bathrooms across the campus. Many restrooms are accessible to those who use mobility supports such as wheelchairs and walkers; however, there are no adult-sized hygiene tables at RIC.

Question 12

Will I need to climb stairs?

Accepted Answer

There are elevators wherever stairs are required to get between locations.

Question 13

Where can I find water?

Accepted Answer

Rhode Island College has water-bottle filling stations across the campus. There will also be water bottles available throughout the day.

Question 14

What is the food like?

Accepted Answer

There will be coffee and snacks in the morning, a hot lunch, and cookies in the afternoon. Lunch will include gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options.

Question 15

What are the transportation options to get to the event?

Accepted Answer

Rhode Island College has ample free parking and is accessible via RIPTA bus. The conference is able to provide RIPTA bus passes for Community Track attendees who are unable to obtain their own transportation. Please complete the questions on registration about this and we will contact you.

Question 16

Is interpretation available?

Accepted Answer

Please email queer.rhode.island@gmail.com to request ASL if needed.

Question 17

Are printed materials available?

Accepted Answer

Printed versions of presentation slides are available upon request, in notes-format, large print, high-contrast, or any combination of those options. Please indicate this need by emailing queer.rhode.island@gmail.com.

Question 18

Can I use my screen reader to access presentation slides?

Accepted Answer

Electronic copies of presentation slides can be made available via shareable link and thumb drive for participants who use screen readers. It is vital this need is communicated at sign-up in order to ensure we have the correct number of copies of the format you need.

Question 19

Can I bring my service animal?

Accepted Answer

Service animals are welcome at the conference. Service animals are expected to follow all commands of their handlers while on Rhode Island College property. Service animals may be relieved in grassy areas and should be cleaned up after.

Question 20

Where can I go if I need a quiet space or a place to decompress?

Accepted Answer

This year we will have two separate self-care spaces participants may use at their convenience, a quiet space and a decompression space.

Question 21

Where can I go if I need to pump?

Accepted Answer

It is our goal to ensure a safe and comfortable place for people who are lactating to pump. While we are not yet sure where this space will be located, there will be a pre-identified lactation room.

Question 22

How much walking will I need to do?

Accepted Answer

The conference is held on a College campus, which can be rather spread out. Campus maps can be found on www.QueerRI.com/RITHC, and will be printed in the brochure you receive at the conference. Walking from sessions to lunch is 0.2miles and alternate methods (wheelchairs, rides) will be available.

2026 RI Trans Health Conference - COMMUNITY TRACK

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