by real.talk | May 5, 2021 | News
A UK court rules that a support worker who assists a client to find and hire a sex worker isn’t breaking the law. Right now Canadian law is different, but the legal rationale informing the UK decision may be relevant in future Canadian criminal cases. You can... 
by real.talk | Feb 22, 2021 | News
LGBTQIA2S++ people with cognitive disabilities use difficult life experiences to advocate for change. Read the BBC story here. https://www.bbc.com/news/disability-56111149 Also – check out this BBC video about why sexual health education is crucial for... 
by real.talk | Dec 16, 2019 | News
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... 
by real.talk | Oct 30, 2018 | News
Manchester UK City Council is facing criticism because care workers are “allowing” a woman with autism to have sex. (It’s extramarital sex, it poses potential safety risks to her, and it’s unclear whether she understands those risks.) What do... 
by real.talk | Oct 30, 2018 | News
A woman with cognitive disabilities in London UK was fitted with an IUD without her knowledge or permission. A judge just ruled that her human rights were violated when the device was fitted. However he also ruled it should remain, and the woman should not be informed...