This article offers perspectives shared by self-advocates in the first phase of a community-
based participatory research project untaken to address barriers that individuals with …

This exploratory study examines how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(IDD) define and experience sexuality in the context of their identities as self-advocates …

We conducted formative research to inform the creation of innovative new tools and
strategies to engage professionals in communicating with youth with intellectual disabilities …

There is a growing recognition that people with disabilities have the same sexual needs and
rights as people without disabilities. However, less attention is paid to the sexuality of people …

Sexuality is an aspect of health and development that is often overlooked among people
with physical disabilities, particularly adolescents. Studies have demonstrated that youth …

The purpose of this qualitative case study research was to explore how adults with mild
intellectual disabilities (ID) live out their social-sexual lives. Findings revealed the …

People with disabilities (PWD) make up a significant portion of the population in the US; the
2010 United States Census reported that 21.3% of the population age 15 and up has a …

Background A positive conception of sexuality among people with intellectual disabilities is
crucial and relies on several social and interpersonal contexts. The goal of this study is to …

Expressing sexuality is part of the human experience, yet sexual health is often ignored in
regard to persons with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are at risk of sexual abuse …

Adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) represent an invisible at-risk population for
multiple negative health outcomes. Much like their non-disabled peers, promoting healthy …