Sexuality and I/DD: Preparing Professionals to Become Social-Sexual Educators and Consent Assessors

This is a two-day in-person event held at YAI's Headquarters in Manhattan

12/1/2022 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

and

12/2/2022 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST)

Historically, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have been viewed as asexual and deviant. This viewpoint is not surprising given the societal exclusion and marginalization many in the community have and continue to experience. For too long, adults with I/DD have been denied life experiences that are afforded to people who do not have developmental disabilities. This violates their human rights. This includes having intimate relationships, self-pleasuring, and sexual partners. Like most adults, people with I/DD want to establish intimate relationships and engage in sexual activities. State laws require that both parties are consenting when sexual interactions occur.

This two-day workshop will offer a unique opportunity for professionals to learn practical strategies for supporting people with I/DD in exploring, learning, and safely expressing themselves social-sexually. Using a strength-based approach, our experts will share valuable insights that will address negative mindsets, unconscious biases, and dispel myths. This all begins with a comprehensive agency policy.

Attendees will receive training on the YAI policies, conduct sexual consent assessments using the YAI Consent Tool, and obtain critical skills essential to becoming social-sexual educators. This workshop will focus on a number of skill areas that can be used in clinical practice, the classroom, a person’s home, and an agency at large. Learn skills to better support adults with I/DD in making informed decisions about social-sexual issues that will ultimately enrich their quality of life.

Social Work Continuing Education Information

This is a 12-hour course and attendees will earn 12 CE contact hours.

Young Adult Institute, Inc. (YAI) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0171.

The New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work requires all registrants to attend the entire training in order to receive the Social Work CE hours.

Cancellation Policy

If a cancellation is received 14 days prior to a scheduled training, a refund will be provided. Participants who cancel their enrollment less than 14 days but more than 5 days prior to a training will not be refunded but given credit toward a future training. Cancellation less than 5 days prior will result in no refund or credit.

No-Show Policy

No credit or refund will be provided if a registered participant does not attend a training.

YAI Knowledge reserves the right to cancel a training due to low enrollment numbers. Registrants will be notified at least two business days prior to the scheduled training.