Webinar, June 4th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Part of the Perkins “Let’s talk about Sexuality” webinar series. Join a virtual four-part series to help parents, caregivers, and professionals explore strategies for meaningful conversations and discover tools to make this topic easier to approach.
June 4 – How to help your Child to be a Strong Sexual Self- Advocate. People with developmental disabilities are often left out of the conversation about sexuality, almost as if they are incapable of having thoughts, feelings, and needs. In reality, they, too, are sexual beings who need information and skills for making healthy decisions about sexuality. One of these skills is the ability to be a sexual self-advocate.
* During this workshop, parents will learn what sexual self-advocacy is, explore ways you can support your child in becoming a sexual self-advocate, and teach self-advocacy skills to your child.
About the Speakers:
- Ann Phelan is Manager of Resources and Engagement of the Perkins Transition Center. Ann is a sexual educator specializing in supporting individuals with disabilities and has extensive experience in abuse and exploitation prevention
- Katherine McLaughlin is Founder and Director of Training, Elevatus Training. Katherine is certified as a sexuality educator by AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) and is the Founder of Disability Workshops, now Elevatus Training, LLC. She is the author of Sexuality Education for People with Developmental Disabilities Curriculum.
Registration is required to https://www.perkins.org/transition-center/transition-planning-resource-center/transition-center-series-on-sexuality/ or (617) 924-3434 or info@perkins.org
