Category: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

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.

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

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!

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 Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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

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 Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

#SAAM #SexualAssault #WonderWednesday #Neurodiversity #txcdd

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!

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 Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

#SupportWhenNeeded #FearGetsInTheWay # EnEspañol #Neurodiversity #txcdd

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 Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

#Asexual #Mythbusters #IDD #Neurodivergent

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.

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 Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

#SexEd #EducationIsKey #MythBuster #LoveForAll

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

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

November has been a great month. We posted one video and our first video with a Spanish translation. We also shared some great resources.

We shared:

False Friends by Mary

• Mary shared about false friends.
• She told about how she found out they were false friends.

We also shared our first video with Spanish subtitles. We look forward to sharing more translated videos soon!

We talked about how the holidays can be stressful for survivors of sexual assault. We have shared a series of tips for survivors. You can see all these tips on our social media pages.

We shared many, many more amazing resources. Please visit our social media pages to learn more.

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#FalseFriends #Trust #NowInSpanish #IDD #txcdd

We are having an AMAZING and very busy month! We shared two videos and some great resources. We also shared about James Meadours’ amazing journey to meet the President!

James was invited to the White House to celebrate the work of advocates. They have worked hard to advance the rights of people with disabilities in the U.S.

We shared these incredible videos:

Having the Same Goals

• Brandy talked about the importance of having the same relationship goals.
• She shared about how religion can change the way you feel about relationships.

Learning About Relationships

• James and Brandy talk about healthy relationships.
• They share what they wish they were told about relationships when they were young.

We shared info about the R3 app. It is designed to help people with IDD recognize, report, and respond to abuse. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/about-r3

We shared many, many more amazing resources. Please visit our social media pages to learn more.

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#SelfAdvocates #txcdd #Romance #Friendship #IDD

We had a great month. We shared two videos and some great resources.

We shared these incredible videos:

Finding Romance

• Brandy talked about relationships.
• She shared about confusing friendship and romantic feelings.

Close Friendships

• Brandy talks about friendships.
• She talks about the grief of losing a friend.

We also shared some great resources about consent from the World Sexual Health Day. https://worldsexualhealthday.org/resources/

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#SelfAdvocates #txcdd #Romance #Friendship #IDD