People with intellectual disabilities get together with Certified Sexual Health Educators to discuss dating, love, relationships, and sex. Come join Certified Sexual Health Educator John, Co-Facilitator Zainab, and Peer Facilitator Larissa on Wednesday, April 30th from 11am – 1pm for an in-person Real Talk Classic Pizza Party. 
The event is free, and anyone with an intellectual disability is welcome to attend. If you want to bring a supporter or a friend with you – that’s totally fine! If you register in advance you will get an email reminder the day before the event. It’s also ok to just show up. Click here to find out more about how to prep for a Real Talk event, and feel free to email john@real-talk.org if you have any questions.
Everyone has questions about dating, love, relationships and sex.
Questions like:
- How do I meet a boyfriend / girlfriend / partner?
- How do I let my family know that I want to date?
- How can I make sex safer?
- What is consent?
It’s totally normal. But sometimes it can be hard to know where to get good information. At this event, we’ll watch some Real Talk videos, and have a conversation hosted by a Certified Sexual Health Educator. We’ll talk about where to get good information, who can support us with this stuff, and how to figure out confusing situations. People are welcome to talk about things, or to just listen if they don’t want to talk.
Registration
If you register in advance, we’ll send you an email reminder the day before the event. If you don’t want to register, you can just show up.
Got a Curiko account? You can register there.
No Curiko account? No problem! You can register on Eventbrite
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This event is for people 19 and over.
Where is the event being held?
The event will be held at the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) New Westminster office, at 336 Columbia Street, New Westminster, just across from Columbia Skytrain Station.
What are my transit / parking options for getting to and from the event?
– Public Transit: The event location is half a block away from the Columbia Skytrain Station, in New Westminster. – Parking: There is metered street parking out front.
What can I bring into the event?
Bring your questions and your knowledge / experience ! Think of some questions you have about dating, love relationships or sex that you can ask at the event. Or think about some things you’ve learned about this stuff that you could share with others. Or think about some experiences you’ve had that you’d like to discuss. Also think about what you need to help you feel comfortable and relaxed at the event. We’ll ask everyone this before we start on the day.
Will everyone find out I went to this event and / or what I said at the event?
We don’t take names of people who are at the event. We do have some questionnaires, but you don’t put your name on them. At this event we specifically ask participants to not mention to anyone else who they see here or what people say here. Usually everyone respects that, but understand we cannot 100% guarantee they will maintain your confidentiality. It’s best to decide what you feel comfortable to share based on that.
Do I have to take part in the conversation?
We try to make our events a comfortable, encouraging place to talk, and to give everyone the support they need to participate. But no one has to talk. Ever. You’re welcome to just sit and listen. Or to leave at any time if you decide it’s not for you.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email john@real-talk.org