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ALT Infographic titled “What Do We Offer as a Lab?” from the Disability & Sexuality Lab. It highlights 6 offerings: 1) Knowledge products (e.g., fact sheets, webinars), 2) Co-creation of tools, 3) Collaborative research, 4) Training, 5) Consultations, and 6) Community engagement.
ALT Exciting Announcement! The Disability and Sexuality Lab in partnership with Autism Calgary has been selected as one of the 2024 Azrieli Accelerator Catalyst Grant Recipients for the project: Autistic Voices, Inclusive Choices: Shaping the Future of Sexual Health Education. Through exploring and enhancing sexual health education for Autistic adults, this research aims to dismantle stereotypes, embrace unique perspectives, and create more inclusive, accessible, and impactful educational materials. Together, we aim to listen and amplify Autistic voices.
ALT We are looking for direct support workers who work with individuals with disabilities to discuss their experiences supporting the intimate lives of clients. Participation in this research project will involve a 1-hour interview. You must be: An Alberta resident 18 years of age or older A direct support worker for people with disabilities An English speaker Participants will receive a $30 honorarium. Please contact Alan Martino at 403-220-6585 or [email protected] UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY This study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (REB24-0642).
ALT CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS Dr. Alan Martino, Dr. Ann Fudge Schormans, Dr. B. Ethan Coston We are pleased to announce a Call for Book Chapters for an upcoming collected edition titled "Disabilities, Pleasures, and Sexualities: Transforming Perceptions, Cultivating Desires." Despite facing numerous obstacles to sexuality, sexual expression, and parenting, individuals with disabilities have consistently showcased resilience, agency, and creativity. This volume seeks to highlight and celebrate these qualities by inviting contributions that challenge stereotypes, reimagine expressions of sexuality, illuminate aspects of reproduction and parenting, and explore different forms of intimate relationships. We are especially keen on submissions that exemplify the concept of "desire-based research" (Tuck, 2009), which recognizes not only the challenges and despair but also the hope, visions, and wisdom emanating from lived experiences and communities. Our goal is to foster a rich dialogue around the t
ALT Join our Lived Experience Advisory Board! Autistic Voices, Inclusive Choices: Shaping the Future of Sexual Health Education About the Advisory Board: The Disability and Sexuality Lab at the University of Calgary has partnered with Autism Calgary to form a Lived Experience Advisory Board of 3-5 Autistic adults in Calgary to advise us on an upcoming research project that focuses on improving sexual health education for Autistic adults. Advisors will help us design the research project but will not participate in the project itself. No research experience is needed. You can participate if you are: • Autistic (including self-identified) • Aged 18 or older • Living in Calgary Advisors will: • Guide the project from start to finish • Ensure our research reflects Autistic experiences • Help develop workshop content Time Commitment and Compensation: • Participate in 4 one-hour meetings over 2 years, with the format (online, in-person, or hybrid) based on group preference • You will rece
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ALT The image features pride flag colours running vertically down the right side with the UCalgary logo. The text for individual recruitment is on the left side.
ALT The image features pride flag colours running vertically down the right side with the UCalgary logo. The text for parent recruitment is on the left side.
ALT The image features pride flag colours running vertically down the right side with the UCalgary logo. The text for sibling recruitment is on the left side.
ALT The Society Pages. Still Being Left Behind: The Intimate Lives of Queer Disabled People. Alan Martino on July 19, 2022. There have been growing calls for greater attention to intersectionality in queer spaces and mobilizing. Yet, many queer disabled people still feel like they are being left behind and invisible within the queer movement. This is what I have found in my recent study focused on the romantic and sexual experiences of 31 queer people labeled/with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Alberta, Canada. Image of a hand holding the wheel of a wheelchair.