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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.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great videos! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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

Don’t Miss Us in DC!

Great news! We are excited to tell you about our upcoming talk at the NACDD Annual Conference in Washington, DC. We have been working hard on our Participatory Action Research project, and it has been a big success!

Cynthia Burrow and James Meadours will speak about hiring people with IDD to work on projects about their lives. We will also share free tools for people who come to our session.

Our session is called, “Empowering Self-Advocates to Lead.” It will take place on Wednesday, July 24, at 2:30 PM at the Capital Hilton. Learn more here.

#ParticipatoryActionResearch #Neurodiversity #IDD

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 Facebook, Instagram, 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 Facebook, Instagram, 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 Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

#SupportWhenNeeded #FearGetsInTheWay # EnEspañol #Neurodiversity #txcdd

Free Gifts from Our Time at SXSW EDU!

James and Cindy shared thoughts and free tools at SXSW EDU. Their session was called “Participatory Research: Empowering Self-Advocates to Lead.” It took place Tuesday, March 5 at the Austin Convention Center.

James talked about the unique talents and lived experience of people with IDD. He shared how to help self-advocates work on projects about their lives. This benefits self-advocates and the people they work with.

Visit bit.ly/P-A-R to join our mailing list and download these free tools:

  • SXSW EDU 2024 Presentation
  • Know Your Worth! A Game About Getting Paid for Your Work
  • Self-Advocate Support Checklist

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 Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

#Asexual #Mythbusters #IDD #Neurodivergent

Don’t Miss Us at SXSW EDU!

James Meadours will present at SXSW EDU next week. His session is called “Participatory Research: Empowering Self-Advocates to Lead.” He will share strategies for supporting self-advocates as they work on projects. His story will inspire and entertain you!

The session takes place Tuesday, 3/5 from 4:30-5 PM. We will be in Ballroom G of the Austin Convention Center. Be sure to “favorite” our session in your schedule!

If you can’t make the session, you can still download the free resources here and on the “Our Resources” page.

#SeatAtTheTable #SXSWEDU2024 #Neurodiversity #IDD

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 Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

#SexEd #EducationIsKey #MythBuster #LoveForAll

Great News! We Are SXSW-Bound!

We have been hard at work on our Participatory Action Research project. And it has paid off in a big way! Our team will be represented at the 2024 SXSW EDU conference. James Meadours will speak about hiring people with IDD to work on projects about their lives. We will also share some free tools for people who come to our session.

Our session is called, “Participatory Research: Empowering Self-Advocates to Lead.” It will take place Tuesday, March 5, from 4:30-5:00 PM. It will happen at the Austin Convention Center. Learn more here.

#SeatAtTheTable #SXSWEDU2024 #Neurodiversity #IDD