Sex Ed for People with Disabilities is Almost Non-existent. Here's Why That Needs to Change
August 16, 2023
School-based sex education is one of the few sources of reliable sexual health information for young people. With only five states mandating inclusive sex education for people with disabilities, many receive little or no formal education on the topic. This has resulted in lingering misconceptions and attitudes toward the sexuality of people with disabilities that still affect their access to appropriate services and social inclusion.
This special article from USA Today, explores we often get wrong and how we can promote sexual equality for people with disabilities.
Read the article here (USA Today, August 16th, 2023)
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