Netflix has launched a new reality TV series following a number of Australians on the autism spectrum as they navigate dating and love. It will be interesting to see how mainstream media handles the subject matter, but so far many reviews suggest that it is a respectful show. Check out the preview here: Watch the…
This whole COVID thing is new for all of us. It’s normal to have questions. Things like: Is it safe to see my boyfriend / girlfriend / partner right now if we don’t live together? If not, how can we stay connected? Is COVID a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? When can I hug & kiss…
In these videos, people with cognitive disabilities discuss their experiences, hopes and dreams around dating, love, relationships and sex… In this one, a mother talks about her journey accepting her daughter’s desire to date and marry: In this one, individuals and support workers discuss what good support around love and sexuality looks like: See more…
Edmonton’s Self-Advocacy Federation is an advocacy and support organization for adults with cognitive disabilities and their allies. Among many other activities, the Self-Advocacy Federation produces hard-hitting satirical videos which explore their frustrations: being treated like children, being denied a livable income, navigating bureaucracies, and having to defend their basic human rights. Not surprisingly, some of…
The Guardian UK edition does a great piece about people with cognitive disabilities and sexuality. You can read it here.
Baltimore Nightclub For Adults With Disabilities Fosters Love, Friendship And Inclusion A nightclub in Baltimore, Maryland is making headlines for being the first of its kind in creating an inclusive environment for folks with cognitive disabilities. Top 40 hits, strobe lights sensitive for those with epilepsy, and a mini spa are just some of the…
Queer enough to know what I want; disabled enough to be ignored Yolanda Vargas is a proud Latinx disabled woman who is Queer/Bi/Pansexual. In this article, she discusses the ways she feels her queer sexuality is erased by those in her life due to her disability: “When I imagine my perfect Queer life, everything about…
The Supported Loving network has produced a series of guides to help support people with learning disabilities with issues around sex and relationships. Resources include: Writing a sex and relationships policy Contraception and sexual health Pornography Supporting people to date Housing and supporting relationships Masturbation Help for parents Online dating For more information, visit their…
Romance, Relationships & Rights A COMMUNITY CREATION Join us for this theatre performance created by and with self-advocates supported by the Community Living Society and based on research from the UBC Centre for Inclusion and Citizenship. The performance confronts misconceptions about adults with intellectual disabilities and challenges audiences to think differently about how we value, respect and…
Netflix just announced “Special”, a brand new sitcom based around Ryan O’Connell’s part-memoir, part-manifesto ‘I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves’. You can read more about it here. The official trailer can be seen here: And click here for a very candid, heart-felt video interview with Ryan about his real-life experiences with dating and…
