This episode is the second half of “Youth with Disabilities." After a review of the current data on abuse in young people with disabilities, Melissa and Heather outline why prevention is so important with these kids. They also will discuss comprehensive sex ed for young people with disabilities and a little about a sex ed curriculum called Elevatus. 

You can find SafeR Journeys Podcast at https://www.instagram.com/podcast_saferjourneys/ and https://www.facebook.com/safer.journeys.podcast. Melissa and Heather are preventionists with Safe Journeys, a domestic and sexual violence agency serving LaSalle and Livingston counties in Illinois. You can learn more at http://safejourneysillinois.org/ 

To post in show notes: 

Media we love → Elevatus article: 3 Steps to Support Children with IDD to Have Healthy Relationships 

Support resources for deaf/hard of hearing → 

The Deaf Hotline - ASL Videos about abuse and healthy relationships

ADWAS - Abused Deaf Women Advocacy Services

Resources:

Sex Talk for Self-Advocates Series (for Self Advocates) that includes videos of self advocates and service providers talking about relationships, sex and intimacy, safe sex practices related to STIs, and other topics

“In my voice”video

Key Components of Public Act 101-0506

FAQ on Public Act 101-0506

IGAC Sexual Rights Statement

RAINN article: Sexual Abuse of People with Disabilities

The Hotline: Abuse in Disability Communities

Disabled & Proud Podcast - UK

National Coalition for Independent Living

Siecus - Sex Ed, Youth with disabilities

IDD & Sexuality Fact sheets