The Latest from Seen and Heard: IDD Community

Fall is here! We are excited to share our latest videos with you!

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We shared:

Looking back

  • James has struggled to forgive his younger self for not reporting his assault.
  • He shares things that helped him to heal.

Families Talking to Children

  • James gives helpful advice to parents on how to support their kids.
  • He shares ways to make them feel safe to speak up.

We talked about challenges. What do you struggle with that seems easy for others? We would love to hear your input.

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#Reporting #SelfAdvocacy #SafeSpace #SpeakUp #IDD #Neurodiversity

The Latest from Seen and Heard: IDD Community

We have been working hard all summer. Did you see our new videos?

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We shared:

Raising Awareness

  • James explains why it is important to talk about sexual assault.
  • He talks about how lawmakers can help.

Feeling Unsafe Without Consent

  • Brandy shared about a friend who was touched without consent.

This month, for Wonder Wednesday, we are looking for your feedback. What have you learned from our Facebook page? We would love to hear your input.

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#Vote #IDD #SexualAssault #ConsentMatters #Respect #SpeakUp

The Latest from Seen and Heard: IDD Community

Summer is flying by! We have been celebrating Disability Pride Month. We shared two videos.

We shared:

Getting and Giving Consent

  • Brandy tells how to give consent in a kind and clear way.
  • She talks about why consent is important.

Why consent is important

  • Paz talked about an assault.
  • They did not give permission to be touched.
  • Paz talks about how talking to a friend made them feel better.

Did you see our Wonder Wednesday post? We shared myths about people with IDD and romance. Check out the post on our Facebook page to see what people had to say.

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#ConsentMatters #Respect #Pride #DisabilityPrideMonth #Neurodiversity #IDD #txcdd

The Latest from Seen and Heard: IDD Community

How is it the end of June already? It has been a whirlwind of a month. We had an amazing time celebrating Pride month and sharing videos.

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We shared:

Why is consent important?

  • Paz talked about consent.
  • They shared about getting hugs when they did not want them.

Myths about Relationships

  • Brandy explains that some families feel uncomfortable with people with IDD having relationships.
  • She shared that people with IDD have the same desires and feelings as everyone else.

Did you see our Wonder Wednesday post?  Why do you think being our real selves around others is hard? Have you ever had that feeling? We would love to hear more. You can share on our Facebook or Instagram page.

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#RespectEachOther #Consent #Pride #BeYourself #Neurodiversity #IDD #txcdd

The Latest from Seen and Heard: IDD Community

May has been incredible. We shared lots of helpful resources for Mental Health Awareness Month. The Seen and Heard videos took a short break. However, we have many new ones coming your way soon. Stay tuned!

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We shared resources about:

  • Grief
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Independence
  • Mental Health
  • 988

We also shared our Wonder Wednesday. We asked who is in your chosen family. We all need support from people we love. We would love to hear about your support system. You can share on our Facebook or Instagram page.

Check out our social media pages to learn about the work of amazing advocates. You can follow us on FacebookInstagram, and TikTok.

#MHAM #SelfAdvocacy #Neurodiversity #ChosenFamily #IDD #txcdd

The Latest from Seen and Heard: IDD Community

We spent the entire month of April recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We shared many videos and resources about Sexual Assault. We are grateful for everyone who spoke up and supported survivors. We’re committed to changing things and making sure everyone is safe.

We shared:

  • James talked about Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We directed viewers to our YouTube playlists. The playlists are great resources for supporting survivors, reporting, and recovery.
  • We introduced a new feature called Wonder Wednesday. Each month, we will ask a question to learn more about you. This month, we asked about what you wished you had been taught about sex. We learned that people wanted to know more about consent and gender identity.

Check out our social media pages to learn about the work of amazing advocates. You can follow us on FacebookInstagram, and TikTok.

#SAAM #SexualAssault #WonderWednesday #Neurodiversity #txcdd

The Latest from Seen and Heard: IDD Community

March was wild! We were crazy busy. We shared videos in English and Spanish and shined a light on some awesome advocates. It was a month full of action and advocacy!

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We shared:

Friendship and Safety with Paz (in Spanish)

  • Paz talks about gender identity.
  • They talk about finding a group to support them.

Getting Help by James

  • James talked about how hard it is to get help for people with IDD.
  • He shares tips on getting help.

Check out our social media pages to learn about the work of amazing advocates. You can follow us on FacebookInstagram, and TikTok.

#SupportWhenNeeded #FearGetsInTheWay # EnEspañol #Neurodiversity #txcdd

The Latest from Seen and Heard: IDD Community

We had an amazing February. We posted many videos in English and with Spanish translations. We also featured some amazing advocates.

We shared:

Myths About Attraction with Paz

  • Paz shared myths about attraction.
  • They shared about their lack of romantic or sexual attraction.

Check out our social media pages to learn about the work of some amazing advocates. You can also see the new playlists on our YouTube channel. Follow us on FacebookInstagram, and TikTok.

#Asexual #Mythbusters #IDD #Neurodivergent

The Latest from Seen and Heard: IDD Community

We had a great start to 2024. We posted two videos in English and one with a Spanish translation. We also started featuring amazing advocates.

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We shared:

Myths about People with IDD by Mary

  • Mary shares myths about people with IDD and romantic relationships.
  • She shares her feelings about these myths.

Sex Ed by Paz

  • Paz shares about sex education.
  • They share what they learned in school.

Check out our social media pages to learn about the work of some amazing advocates. You can also see the new playlists on our YouTube channel. Follow us on FacebookInstagram, and TikTok.

#SexEd #EducationIsKey #MythBuster #LoveForAll

The Latest from Seen and Heard: IDD Community

Happy New Year. We had a fabulous year. In December, we posted three videos, and we shared some great resources.

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We shared:

Finding Out about False Friends with Lisa and Shaun

  • Lisa and Shaun shared about how it feels to have false friends.
  • They talked about how to have trust after false friends.

Signs of a False Friend with Lisa and Shaun

  • Lisa and Shaun talked about false friends.
  • They shared signs on how to recognize a false friend.

We shared amazing resources from Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong (MASS) and Mighty Girls. We also celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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#IDPwD #ConsentEverytime #WhoToTrust #IDD #txcdd