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Sexuality and people with developmental disabilities.

Sexual self advocacy: Sexuality and people with developmental disabilities.

Sexual feelings and relationships: Sexuality and people with developmental disabilities.

Consent and sexual relationships: Sexuality and people with developmental disabilities.

What is self-advocacy? Self-advocates from across the world say what self-advocacy means to them.

Improving care for people with disabilities -communication. Self-advocates describe what works and what doesn't work when communicating with people with disabilities.

Improving care for people with disabilities - understanding disability. Self-advocates share what they most want healthcare providers to know about disabilities.

Communication: It's more than words. This video helps direct support professionals understand non-verbal communication.

What is employment first?

Social supports matter. Social supports refer to people who help us in different ways.

The truth about sitting. Sitting too much hurts you.

Why future planning is important. Why it is important to have a future plan and how to get started.

Decision-making. Supported decision-making is about finding the people and help you need to make big and little decisions.

Your next home.There are many things you need to think about when you are considering moving to a new home.

What to know about public benefits. It is important to plan for how you will pay for things in the future. Learn about benefits available from the government.

What to know about trusts and ABLE accounts. If you are using government benefits, think about using special needs trusts or an ABLE account.

Building a career. Advice on finding a first job and building a career.

Growing your social network. It is important to grow and strengthen your social networks and relationships throughout your life.

Dealing with changes, grief, and loss. It is important to think ahead and prepare for loss so you will have the supports you need.

Building good relationships. Good relationships help us build strong support networks.

Exercise. Why it's important for everyone to play an active role in their own well-being and self-care.

Taking care of myself. Why it's important for everyone to play an active role in their own well-being and self-care.

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