Is Pride Accessible?

Is Pride Accessible?

Many LGBTQ folks with disabilities face barriers in participating in the annual celebration. It’s a symptom of a larger problem. In this CBC article, activist Karli Drew discusses the barriers she faces accessing Pride events, and the frustrations she faces as a...
What is an Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

What is an Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

No method of contraception is 100% effective every time. (Sometimes condoms break, sometimes we forget to take a pill etc.) That’s why there’s emergency contraception– a back up plan to prevent pregnancy in case your primary method of birth control...
What is a Contraceptive Implant?

What is a Contraceptive Implant?

Pregnancy can sometimes happen when people have sex. Contraception – sometimes called ‘birth control’ – is a way to prevent pregnancy from happening. In this video we talk about the contraceptive implant, a long term form of contraception that...
“Just The Two of Us” Showcases Need for Privacy

“Just The Two of Us” Showcases Need for Privacy

Everyone has a right to enjoy romantic and sexual relationships. For people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, these basic rights are too often considered taboo. People with Down syndrome are often infantilized and perceived as “forever children”, and...