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Cupid's arrows miss
- Author:
- LEARSON Katie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.02.05, 2005, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the barriers faced by disabled people when it comes to forming intimate relationships.
Desire denied
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.9.01, 2001, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Disabled people's sexual wants and needs are often overlooked. Reports on the obstacles they still face in this important area of their lives and the support that is available.
Sexuality and disability: a case of occupational injustice
- Authors:
- SAKELLARIOU Dikaios, ALGADO Simo Salvador
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(2), February 2006, pp.69-76.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Sexuality is an integral part of human life; however, people with disabilities often report an unsatisfying sexual life. The aim of this study was both to explore the reasons for the reported unsatisfying life and to reframe it in terms of occupational injustice and denial of participation in meaningful occupation. In-depth interviews were carried out with six men with a spinal cord injury. Thematic analysis was applied to the data and formed the basis for the textural description of the participants' experiences. The study participants generally found that certain societal beliefs and attitudes had an impact on their participation in sexuality-related occupations. They were experiencing occupational injustice as a result of the restriction of engagement in meaningful occupation. Impairment per se was usually not perceived as a barrier to a fulfilling sexual life. The study concluded that occupational therapists should embrace occupational justice as the main purpose of the profession and include issues of sexuality in their agenda.
Sex on wheels
- Author:
- RAYNER Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 8.9.99, 1999, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The myth that people with severe disabilities are unable to have sex and, in any case, are not interested in it, persists. This article explores the contrary opinions and experiences of people with disabilities.
Spouses of persons with spinal cord injury: impact and coping
- Authors:
- BEAUREGARD Line, NOREAU Luc
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 40(6), September 2010, pp.1945-1959.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The objective of this study is to gain a better understanding of the impact of spinal cord injury (SCI) on spouses. Twenty-four spouses (18 women and 6 men) of persons with SCI were interviewed individually using broad, open-ended questions prompting the respondents to describe the impact of the partner’s disability on their life. Analysing the interviews revealed that the impact of SCI is focused primarily on three main areas: leisure, domestic tasks and family responsibilities, and sexuality. Spouses apply several strategies to overcome the difficulties they encounter, such as setting aside time for hobbies without the spouse, hiring staff to reduce the increased task load, reshuffling roles to coincide with the capabilities of the person with the spinal cord injury, and maintaining open, honest communication with one's spouse on the topic of sexuality. The article concludes that these techniques, implemented and proven by these spouses, can be used as courses of action for clinical practitioners who work with spouses of people with disabilities in order to help them achieve a healthy balance in their life.
Social and personal relationships: policy and good practice guidelines for staff working with adults with learning disabilities
- Author:
- BRITISH INSTITUTE OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities,|West Midlands Learning Disability Fo
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 72p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Sets out a policy framework which outlines the rights and responsibilities of staff, carers, relatives and adults with learning disabilities. Good practice guidelines are provided on how the policy can be used by staff in various settings, in supporting adults with learning difficulties in their social and personal relationships. Topics discussed include: the law; consent; risk; advocacy; staff support; equal opportunities; confidentiality; whistle blowing; parental/carer involvement; personal and sexual relationships; sexual orientation; self stimulation; sexual health; contraception; pregnancy and unwanted pregnancy; sterilisation and vascectomy; marriage and other partnerships; divorce and separation; sexually stimulating material; sexual abuse; service standards