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Constructing sexual identities: people with intellectual disability talking about sexuality
- Authors:
- AZZOPARDI-LANE Claire, CALLUS Anne-Marie
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 43(1), 2015, pp.32-37.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This paper presented research undertaken in collaboration with a self-advocacy group using inclusive research methods and puts forward the views of people with intellectual disability on the topics of sexuality and relationships. The paper presents the perceptions of sexuality of the people with intellectual disability and how these are influenced by social and cultural norms. Using Judith Bulter's concept of performativity, the analysis of the findings shows how some people with intellectual disability accept the sexual norms that are ascribed to them, while others resist them. The paper also shows how the inclusive research process itself enabled the people with intellectual disability who took part to articulate their acceptance or resistance of these norms. (Publisher abstract)
'May we please have sex tonight?'– people with learning difficulties pursuing privacy in residential group settings
- Author:
- HOLLOMOTZ Andrea
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37(2), June 2009, pp.91-97.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Many residential group settings for people with learning difficulties do not provide individuals with the private space in which they can explore their sexual relationships in a safe and dignified manner. Lack of agreed private spaces seriously infringes the individual's human rights. Many people with learning difficulties who lack privacy have no other option but to escape to isolated public or semi-private spaces to be sexually active. This places individuals at risk. It is suggested that self-advocacy driven policy guidance must be developed which must require residential services to review their practice to ensure that they accommodate residents' need for privacy, whilst supporting them to lead safe sexual relationships.
First contact: charting inner space; thoughts about establishing contact with people who have significant developmental disabilities
- Author:
- HINGSBURGER Dave
- Publisher:
- Diverse City Press
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- Eastman, QC
This book is written for those who work directly with individuals who have significant developmental disabilities. The book begins by challenging the reader to reflect on how they “see” a person with a significant disability. Moving past pity and on to personhood, the author suggests that the most important aspect of serving those with significant disabilities is to actively “meet” the person behind the disability. The author gives the reader ideas and suggestions for establishing contact, rapport and relationship with individuals within their care. This book suggests that those with significant disabilities can be “self advocates” for change in their lives.