We hear a lot about consent when it comes to sex. But what does consent mean? How do we ask someone for consent to kiss them? To have sex with them? How do we decide if we want to give someone consent?
As well – should people be asking us for our consent about other things besides sex? Should staff ask for our consent when figuring out what the day’s activities will be? Can our parents make us eat broccoli without our consent?
Let’s have a conversation!
Videos
How do You Know if Someone Wants to Have Sex With You?
Resources
Mental health problems are normal, and during a crisis it can be good to reach out for support.
A concise handout for direct support professionals on the importance of affirming and supporting sexuality – including 2SLGBTQIA+ identites.
Sometimes a relationship needs to end. It may have become unhealthy, or it may just have run its course.
The Rainbow Support Group Guidebook has lots of stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ people with intellectual disabilities, and tips for their supporters.
Gender Marvelous is a space where families of queer, gender-diverse and/or Two-Spirit children and youth come together.
This is a PDF catalogue of adapted sex toys made by and for trans folks with disabilities.
SIECCAN has put together several simpler-language print based info sheets on sexual health for people with disabilities.
News
Need to update your legal name or gender marker? Renew an expired (or soon-to-expire) BC ID, driver’s licence, or BC Services Card? Qmunity and ICBC have you covered.
