Description
When we challenge assumptions and acknowledge that people with disabilities can and often are people with sexual desires, we grant people with disability agency over their bodies and desires. Sex and pleasure are accessible to everyone with some creativity and an open mind. In this jam packed session we will hit on a multitude of topics related to sex and sexuality from practical adaptations, conversations with caregivers, navigating partnerships, body positivity and sex surrogacy. Sexual desire is a spectrum for us all, including people with disabilities. It’s time we talk about how we talk about sex, sexuality, desire and intimacy. From social media movements like #disabledpeoplearehot and #babewithmobilityaid to discussions with doctors and other service providers, the discussion is happening all around us. Join Em Mais and Skye Kantola as they share a queer inclusive perspective on navigating this complex topic. Everyone (over 18) and ready to engage openly is welcome and encouraged to attend! CC coming soon!
Webinar Outline
- 5-10 minutes: Housekeeping & introductions
- 20 minutes: Accessibility & Aids
- 20 minutes: Communication & Sexuality
- 10 minutes: Technology & Resources
- 10 minutes: Q & A
Presenters
- Em Mais (they/them), Disability Advocate, Researcher, and Undergraduate Student at Indiana University
- Skye Ashton Kantola (she and they), Program Coordinator, Multicultural Efforts to End Sexual Assault, kantola@purdue.edu
- Cierra Olivia Thomas-Williams (she/her, Tech Moderator), Prevention Specialist, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Note: Lane Banister and Em Mais originally created this curriculum and Em and Skye made some modifications to the curriculum for today’s webinar.
Closed Captions & Transcript created by Skye Ashton Kantola, MESA Program Coordinator
Co-Sponsors
- Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://icadvinc.org/
- Multicultural Efforts to End Sexual Assault: www.facebook.com/PurdueMESA