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This organization formed as part of the Independent Living movement, and offers information, support, and advocacy services to disabled parents and to families of children with disability and ongoing medical issues. Free online resources include material on the rights of disabled parents, assistive…

Mi gente — my beloved Latinx people who have courageously decided to make the trek north — your stories matter. Please know I admire you and I respect your decision to take action in your own self-care and that of your families. Your decision demonstrates profound acts of self-love and self-preservation. May you travel safe and light, keeping your heads to the sky, for you belong to this land.

We’ve all been influenced and impacted by white supremacy for longer than anyone alive can recall. Throughout history, white supremacy has idealized and normalized dominant identities and behaviors, and has shamed and oppressed those outside of them. Here’s some ways this has manifested in our bodies and some ways you can start to dismantle that impact and reconnect.

IGNITE’s main goal is to support the needs of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual violence. They offer resources on topics such as safety planning and identifying abuse.

That’s a really, really good question! To answer it, I want to stop for a second to talk about why your doctor asked you that question. Usually, for young people (especially if you’ve seen them before and it’s the first time they’ve asked you that question), the doctor wants to assess what kinds of…

Happy, happy, happy Pride, everyone! We’re talking (and listening to) some good trouble right now. And if you’re going to make some, you’re going to need some anthems. Sam, Alice M., Izzy, Jacob and I crafted you a mix this time that’s full of good trouble and we hope will power you up in all the best ways.

A guide written by a disabled author addressing some basic tools, myths, and resources related to sex, dating, and disability.

Are you a Deaf survivor of domestic violence, sexual abuse, or stalking? DAWN provides crisis intervention services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind communities. They serve Washington, DC, and Maryland, and have online information resources. Survivor services include: Resource referral…

A resource built for those who are both autistic and part of the LGBTQ community. Designed to “provide a clearinghouse of information regarding LGBT-ASD social support, the latest news , and research.”

A sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for people on the autism spectrum age 15 and up. It includes nine different sections, each with written and video information. Topics covered include puberty, healthy relationships, sexual readiness, gender identity, sexual orientation, and…

Thirty people with intellectual and developmental disabilities talk about what sexual self-advocacy looks like and means to them.

It is open 11am to 7pm weekdays. The line is for any questions related to sex and disability, and is run by sex therapists who specialize in disability.

A resource list on issues relating to sex and disability, compiled by the UK-based Sexual Health and Disability Alliance.

An incredibly diverse and rich list of sex education resources specifically for or about those with disabilities. In coordination with Couwenhoven, RespectAbility released this lengthy guide featuring resources for sexual education for children, teenagers and adults with disabilities, with a focus…

A video for young people which holds and explains that all people are (potentially) sexual beings, no matter what their bodies can or cannot do physically or what type of support they may need from time to time or all of the time.

If you have a chronic illness or disability and want to see if you can find love among other people with similar health challenges, there are a few dating apps to choose from.

Access is Love believes access should be a collective responsibility instead of a sole responsibility placed on a few individuals. Riught now over there, you can find 10 ways to start creating and expanding access, a list of readings and resources on accessibility & disability justice, and they’ll…

Guidelines for support and sexual health education for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities via the Sexual Health Equity for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (SHEIDD) project, which works to promote comprehensive sexual health education for youth with…

Depending on your disability, everything involving sex may require help – and if your parent is your primary caregiver, bringing up these topics (let alone asking for assistance with them) is not an easy task.

While chronic pain (including pain with sex) is common, it is not “normal.” If it hurts, it’s usually because something is wrong.

Alright friends, this week I’m here to address one thing and one thing only: the obtrusive attempts being made to restrict people’s access to affordable and safe abortion care throughout the United States. I have direct experience working in reproductive health and a lot of comfort understanding and…

I love this question, because it’s something I think doesn’t get discussed enough, and while I think the answer is fairly simple, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I know the thought of asking someone out can be intimidating even to people who’ve done it before, so when you haven’t had any experience…

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all process for deciding how, and when, to talk with a date about being autistic.