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Keynote Topics
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People have very strong opinions regarding the Anna Stubblefield Case featured in the Netflix film called, "Tell Them You Love Me". And the story is certainly loaded with fears, failures and fallacies. However, we need to recognize the lessons and truths this case does offer, including: 1. the critical role of communication for quality of life, 2. the ethical imperative for professional boundaries 3. the intersectionality of disability, race, religion, education, and class, and 4. a person's basic right to sexual expression.
Alternative Title: A Response to the Anna Stubblefield Case
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Global organizations such as Amnesty International, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations are all prioritizing the need to understand and recognize sexual rights as basic human rights. So, what does it mean to support a vulnerable person to truly exercise sexual self-determination? From quality of life and intrinsic motivation, to comprehensive sexual healthcare and the limitations of guardianship, protecting these civil rights is critically important!
Alternative Titles:
Adult Content: Sexual Self-Determination for Vulnerable People
Basic Human Rights: Sexual Self-Determination for Vulnerable People
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We've all been in that uncomfortable situation where the taboo topic of sex came up and we wish it would just go away. But with everything we know about our need for human connections, we absolutely have to address healthy sexual development for people with disabilities, disorders, and/or who need long-term care.
Alternative Titles:
Let's Do It! Getting Serious About Funny Business
Let's Do It! Addressing Healthy Sexual Development
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Is your organization dedicated to providing person-centered services? Are you ready to go all the way?!? Let's talk about practicalities of helping someone explore their sexuality and relationships while balancing safety and empowerment. And let's make sure everyone in your organization is prepared for the wild, weird, and wonderful real-life situations that go hand-in-hand with this work!
Alternative Titles:
Mature Audiences Only: XXX-treme Person-Centered Supports
Extreme Person-Centered Supports