Last week, we kicked off Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This week, we’re talking about teaching and learning. We share how sex education can help us stay safe. What Is Sex Education? Sex education can include many things. You can learn about your body and your feelings. You can learn how to have healthy relationships. You […]
Author: Cynthia Burrow
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Breaking Myths and Building Safety
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at great risk of sexual violence. We must all work to stop sexual assault. To do this, we must learn about it. James Meadours will share advice and tips from a survivor all month long. Here’s a sneak peek. Watch the […]
Trans Day of Visibility: Spotlight on Pauline Bosma
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility. We celebrate transgender people. We shine a light on their stories. We recognize the challenges they face and cheer for their success. We pledge to fight for a more inclusive world. Pauline Bosma started the Rainbow Groups. These are support groups for LGBTQ+ people who also have intellectual […]
Getting the Golden Ticket: Medicaid Waiver Advice and Resources
We continue to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Last week, we challenged you to bust myths about people with Down syndrome. This week, we’re sharing Medicaid waiver advice. For people with disabilities, a Medicaid waiver is life-changing. Waivers help people get services they need to be independent. They can live in their communities. Many states […]
World Down Syndrome Day: Breaking Barriers
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. We celebrate people with Down syndrome. We also challenge ourselves to end myths that hold them back. Last week, we shared a blog post with myths and facts about consent. Read it here. Many people also believe outdated ideas about what people with Down syndrome can do. Some […]