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 this well-made, half-hour British Broadcasting Corporation radio investigation, different folks from the UK talk about their romantic relationships, and the barriers they’ve faced in finding them. The UK’s Supported Loving Network also discusses the work they do in this field.
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…
Chloe was born with Down syndrome and her husband, Jason, is autistic. Jason believes Chloe is the most beautiful woman on earth and is excited to grow old with her.
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…
New data shows that more than half of more than half of young people in America don’t have a romantic partner. Read the article in the San Francisco Gate here.
…is a great Australian website for young people with autism who are just finishing high school. There are articles on conversation skills, advocacy, health, managing your own home, and employment. They also have some great practical tips on dating, sex, and relationships. Check out their dating tips here.
Supported Loving Network, a sexual health & sexual citizenship support organization out of the UK, has now come out with a webpage with podcasts, blogs, and resources. A quote taken from their new site: “Leading a full and happy life means different things to different people. But to many people their closest relationships, love for…
Special Bridge is a dating website aimed at people with physical and cognitive disabilities. It’s based out of the USA but people anywhere can join. It’s not a free website. The least expensive membership rate is seven US dollars per month. Most of the people on the site are from the USA, but it looks…
