by real.talk | Mar 23, 2023 | Resources
Pornography is all over the place, but it’s rarely talked about. This guide gives pointers on starting the conversation. Many of us support people who enjoy porn. Most likely we don’t want to shame them for it. We may believe that using porn can be normal...
by real.talk | Mar 21, 2023 | News
Happy World Down Syndrome Day, from the Real Talk team! Sometimes it can be hard to find honest, genuine representation of folks with Down Syndrome in the media; not to mention ones showcasing folks in healthy, happy, loving relationships. So, in honour of World Down...
by David Hathaway | Feb 15, 2023 | News
A stand up comedian with cerebral palsy talks about why she only likes to have sex in Queensland, Australia. You can see the clip here. https://fb.watch/iHS490bv-i/ It’s a funny bit, but it points out a real problem. Outdated laws that were originally designed...
by David Hathaway | Feb 15, 2023 | News
SIXPO festival, a sexuality festival centering the voices of those with disabilities, is seeking volunteers. What is SIXPO? SIXPO (Sexuality, Inclusion and Exploration) is a festival organized by and for folks with disabilities, in which we will discuss, reflect and...
by real.talk | Feb 7, 2023 | News
A groundbreaking program out of England supports parents with cognitive disabilities. The research shows that more education significantly increases the likelihood of families staying together. Read about it here.
by real.talk | Jan 20, 2023 | News
Project: Real Talk: Connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities (CQC) Overseeing Team: Real Talk About the project: Real Talk: Connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities (CQC) will focus on connecting 2SLGBTQIA+ folks with cognitive disabilities with the broader queer community...
by real.talk | Jan 6, 2023 | News
In April 2023, we sent a final report to our funder about all the things we did from 2017-2022. Here’s a short, illustrated version. The language is clearer and we use pictures to show what we mean. If you’re curious to read about what we did from...
by real.talk | Jan 4, 2023 | News
The new TV series Latecomers marks a shift in the representation of disability in Australian media, says professor Anna Hickey-Moody. Read her review...
by real.talk | Dec 21, 2022 | News
The Disability Alliance of British Columbia has awarded $40,000 to Real Talk for their Building 2SLGBTIQA Community Initiative. On December 3rd, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction...
