In celebration of Pride Month, Elevatus Training Leaders in Sexuality and Developmental Disability gathered a few great resources to help you support LGBTQ+ people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and autism.
Article: Support LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Article and Handout: How to Support LGBTQ+ People with I/DD to Come Out
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Rainbow Support Groups: The online Rainbow Group meets on Zoom twice each month and is open to LGBTQ+ adults with I/DD and their friends and allies from any state in the U.S. Visit their website to access the Zoom link and learn more about Rainbow: www.wearemass.org/rainbow-group
YouTube Series: LGBTQ+ People with I/DD
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Live Online Training: Break Down the Walls: Support Healthy Sexuality for LGBTQ+ People with I/DD
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 @ 11:00am – 6:00pm
This training is designed for professionals, self-advocates, and sexuality educators, to better support the LGBTQ+ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities they work with, care about or teach, either in a one on one or class setting. Topics will include human rights, dating, body image, and sexual acts.
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Online Workshops: From the comfort of your own office/home, explore our online courses with various topics related to sexuality and I/DD. 90 minutes spent feeling more skillful and confident discussing sexuality and responding to behaviors.
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