People with I/DD have the right to sexuality education, and it works best when self-advocates help teach it. Peer-led classes feel more trusted and more real, and the self-advocates who teach them grow into experts in their own lives. Here is why the model works, with several free resources to help you bring it into your own classes. Read more about: Benefits of Self-Advocates as Peer Sexuality Educators
This is a free lesson for teaching healthy boundaries to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). It covers four types of relationships and how we touch and talk in each one. Educators, support professionals, parents, and self-advocates can use it in everyday teaching. A free printable handout is included. Read more about: Healthy Boundaries Lesson for People with I/DD
This handout is a practical, reassuring guide to help parents and caregivers talk openly with children and teens with developmental disabilities about bodies, boundaries, and relationships. Read more about: Free Handout: Tips for Talking About Sexuality with People with Developmental Disabilities
This practical self-assessment quiz helps agencies, schools, and support organizations evaluate how sexually healthy and sex-positive their environment is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Read more about: Free Handout: Quiz — Is Your Agency or School Sexually Healthy or Sex Positive?
This clear and practical one-page guide outlines the key qualities that make an effective sexuality educator when working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Read more about: Free Handout: What Makes a Good Sex Educator?
This practical two-page guide offers professionals, educators, and support staff 12 actionable tips to help them feel more skilled and confident when discussing sexuality with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Read more about: Free Handout: 12 Power Tips to Build Skill and Confidence When Talking About Sexuality
