Welcome to Accord Alliance
Accord Alliance promotes comprehensive and integrated approaches to care that enhance the health and well-being of people and families affected by disorders of sex development (DSD).
We partner with patients and families, healthcare administrators, clinicians, support groups, and researchers to facilitate open communication and collaboration among all persons working together to improve care of those affected by DSD. Through these partnerships, we can help all families experience better care, better outcomes, and better lives.
We strive to make our website a central hub of information for those working to improve the quality of outcomes in DSD through enhanced healthcare and research and through education of the public. Whether you are new to the issues of DSD or are a highly-experienced clinical specialist, we believe you’ll find information at this website helpful to you. Here you’ll find educational materials (including Clinical Guidelines and a Handbook for Parents), clinical pearls shared by DSD specialists, information about upcoming meetings, summaries of recent presentations, and more.
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Latest
- New Article on Developing Multidisciplinary Teams
- Summary: Improving Collaboration and Communication in DSD Care Meeting in OKC
- Your Child Resources and Links
- New Support Groups Formed at LIJ/Cohen Medical Center
- Pediatric Gynecology as a Critical Component of Surgical and Non-Surgical DSD Care
- Report from the 2011 Hypospadias and Epispadias Meeting
Quality Care Indicators
View a summary of indicators of high-quality interdisciplinary care for children with disorders of sex development (DSD).
Review Expert Presentations
Pediatric Academic Societies Mini-Course on DSD Disclosure, University of Michigan DSD Research and Quality Improvement Symposium, and more.
Questions Answered
Find clear answers to common questions about disorders of sex development (DSD) at Accord Alliance's Frequently Asked Questions page.
Clinical Pearls
At the Accord Alliance blog, specialists on dedicated DSD teams share their experiences with team-building, reimbursement issues, and more.
Meetings Upcoming
Find dates and informational links for conferences on disorders of sex development (DSD), including meetings of clinicians and support groups.

