Service Provider Workshops

As agencies and organizations that support individuals with disabilities, it is our duty to recognize our consumers as whole people, deserving of dignity and respect. To this end, we cannot ignore their sexuality. Arizona does not require state funded services to address sexuality as one of the key components of independent living. Yet we all know that ignoring this topic only makes our consumers more vulnerable. And by devaluing their pursuit of pleasure and dismissing their desire for connection, we are denying them a fundamental component of their humanity.

This presentation provides data which will help you advocate for funding, strategies that can be used to train staff, and a foundational education in critical areas impacting those with disabilities. We will take an honest look at the state of sexuality education in the disability community and discuss best practices that can be implemented immediately.