August 21, 2018
Sexuality is a natural part life for all people. However, people with developmental disabilities, family members, and professionals often feel unprepared to discuss this subject with each other. This webinar explains why it is important for people, parents, and families to talk about sexuality and healthy intimate relationships. Our presenters will discuss common misperceptions and myths people have about people with IDD and sexuality; what a healthy, relationship looks like and how you can help support people to have healthy relationships; and how to prevent abusive relationships or leave bad relationships. Our presenters will also discuss ways you can start discussing this subject with people with disabilities in your life.
Speakers Bios
Theresa Fears
Theresa Fears, MSW is a Sexual Abuse Preventionist at The Arc of Spokane. She has been providing Healthy Relationship classes to youth with intellectual disabilities for 11 years. Theresa has been a presenter at local, state and national conferences on the topic of developing good relationships and abuse identification and prevention. Her work received the 2015 Visionary Voice Award from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Sheryl Hendren Victim Justice Award in 2017. In her spare time, Theresa spins yarn and crochets.
Breanna Neely
Breanna Neely, BSW received her Bachelorās in Social Work from the University of South Carolina and joined The Arc of South Carolina in May 2017 as a case manager. She is currently the Project Director at The Arc of South Carolina. She brings experience working with individuals with IDD in a variety of settings, from home to classroom to community. With a focus on equity for all, Ms. Neely skillfully implements self-determination and person-centered-planning principles in her instructional approach.