Parent & Family Support
Sexuality/Gender Identity
Sexuality is a topic that’s a challenge for many people to talk about. This challenge is compounded when individuals have disabilities.
Here you will find some resources that will give you the knowledge and skills to talk openly about sexuality and enable individuals with developmental disabilities to lead sexually healthy lives.
- Is Asexuality Really a Thing? Isn’t it Actually a Disorder?
- Toolkit: Sexual Assault Awareness for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Healthy Boundaries Lesson
- Supporting LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Finally, Disability Representation in Television and Film
- 4 Common Issues and Empowering Tips When Working with Parents
- A Guide to Understanding Gender Identity and Pronouns : NPR
- Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Reaffirming HHS Support and Protection for LGBTQI+ Children and Youth
- SAMHSA A Practitioner’s Resource Guide: Helping Families to Support Their LGBT Children
- PFLAG – Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
- National Center for Gender Identity – An advocacy organization working to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people.
- Pride Wins: LGBTQ Rights & Resources – The National Education Association provides resources to naviagte your rights ad to join together for safe and inclusive schools.