Posts Tagged ‘self-advocacy’
MODDC hosts online discussions with autism self-advocate and educator J.R. Reed
Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) invites self-advocates of developmental disabilities, advocates and anyone interested in learning more to online discussions with autism self-advocate J.R. Reed at 3 p.m. CT Monday, May 16 and 3 p.m. CT Monday, May 23. This is a two-part “Learning with MODDC” Zoom webinar series. J.R. Reed is also a cognitive…
Read MoreMODDC hosts Q&A webinar for $150,000 Sexuality Education Project May 4
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $150,000 to fund a three-year sexuality education project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). MODDC is currently seeking a partner to implement a comprehensive sexuality education training for self-advocates and advocates. The MODDC will host a question and answer webinar about the project and application…
Read MoreLearning with MODDC – Giving and Getting Consent
National expert and acclaimed educator in sexual health, Katherine McLaughlin, M.Ed., hosts online discussions about the importance of sexual self-advocacy during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Register Here – Seats are Limited!
Read MoreMODDC reimagines sexuality education for people with developmental disabilities with a $150,000 funding opportunity
The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) has approved $150,000 to fund a three-year sexuality education project for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). MODDC is currently seeking a partner to implement a comprehensive sexuality education training for self-advocates and advocates. The deadline for project applications is 5 p.m. CST, Wednesday, June 8. “The Council…
Read MoreLearning with MODDC – Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
National expert and acclaimed educator in sexual health, Katherine McLaughlin, M.Ed., hosts online discussions about the importance of sexual self-advocacy during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Register Here – Seats are Limited!
Read MoreNational leader in sexual health advocacy headlines Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Katherine McLaughlin, M.Ed., hosts online discussions about the importance of sexual self-advocacy People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are disproportionately impacted by all forms of abuse, including sexual assault. According to the U.S. Justice Department, the rate of serious violent crime (rape or sexual assault, robbery, and aggravated assault) for persons with disabilities is…
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