Sexual Health Representatives by State

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Alabama: The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers resources on sexuality and relationships, sexual abuse, and tips for parents when discussing sexuality with their children.

Alaska: Olmstead Rights shares a list of resources and advocacy organizations in Alaska. The resources are directed towards individuals with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental illness.

Arizona: Special Olympics Arizona offers a list of resources for individuals with disabilities who want to learn more about health and wellness.

Arkansas: The Arkansas Disability Coalition is an organization that helps families and individuals with disabilities by providing health-related support, information, and resources.

California: Disability Without Abuse Project is dedicated to spreading awareness about abuse faced by individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. They offer resources, a newsfeed, and a blog for people who are interested in learning more.

Colorado: The Initiative Colorado works to raise awareness and break down barriers to accessing health services.

Connecticut: The Center for Relationship and Sexuality Education strives to make sexual health information more accessible for members of the intellectual and developmental disability community. They provide learning materials and professional development programs.

Delaware: Planned Parenthood of Delaware provides education and training services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Florida: The Disability and Health Program aims to increase the accessibility and availability of health resources for people in the disability community.

Georgia: The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities emphasizes the right for all humans to have equal access to proper sexual education.

Hawaii: Hawaii Pacific Health is a resource for people who would like to learn more about sexual abuse, and for those who have already experienced sexual abuse.

Idaho: DisAbility Rights Idaho provides protection and advocacy for people with disabilities.

Illinois: Community Choices supports individuals with disabilities in the process of filling medications, scheduling and going to appointments, and connecting with health representatives.

Indiana: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community has a feature on their website where you can input information to find resources specific to your situation. They also offer training and workshops and other opportunities to become involved in the community.

Iowa: The Iowa Department of Public Health provides a list of resources for people with disabilities who would like to learn more about sexual health.

Kansas: The Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies provides Kansans with programs and services that promote healthy living.

Kentucky: The Kentucky Inclusive Health Collaborative provides inclusive services for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Louisiana: Green Clinic offers resources for dating violence and sexual assault, and sexual health. They also share resources for STI testing.

Maine: Momentum RELATE offers education, dialogue, advocacy, and training for people with disabilities. They are committed to helping people develop a healthy and positive understanding of sexuality and relationships.

Maryland: Respectability offers general sexuality resources for members of the disability community. Some of the topics they includes resources for are masturbation, hygiene and self care, puberty, and relationships.

Massachusetts: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services collaborated to create a guide on healthy relationships and sexuality.

Michigan: Michigan Medicine Center for Disability Health and Wellness offers innovative clinical care for individuals with disabilities.

Minnesota: Family Tree Clinic offers a wide range of services including birth control, annual exams, trans hormone care, STI testing and treatment, and Rapid HIV testing. They also offer a health education program for members of the community who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing.

Mississippi: The Arc focuses on respect, abilities, freedom of choice, and inclusion. They provide resources for people with disabilities regarding self-advocacy.

Missouri: SHADE (Sexual Health and Disability Education) teaches sexual education to people with disabilities. They have a newsletter, resources, and guides for supplemental information.

Montana: Montana Disability and Health Program offers hundreds of health resources for people with specific disabilities and chronic conditions.

Nebraska: Munroe-Meyer Institute has a team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, and recreational therapists who offer sexual health services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Nevada: Planned Parenthood offers comprehensive sex education and services for individuals with disabilities.

New Hampshire: Disability Rights Center – NH offers information and assistance regarding Medicaid and healthcare, access and accommodations, and general health.

New Hampshire: Elevatus Training is an organization that offers extensive information about navigating sexuality as a person with a disability.

New Jersey: The Division of Disability Services in the Department of Human Services collaborates with health educators, policy makers, and experts in the field of health to create an inclusive setting for people with disabilities to learn about sexual health.

New Jersey: A.S.C.O.T. Counseling offers presentations and counseling on subjects like autism and sexuality, and the experiences women on the spectrum have.

New Jersey: Center for Parent Information and Resources shares resources and information regarding sexual education for members of the disability community.

New Mexico: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains provides sexual health services and resources for people with disabilities.

New York: Project SHINE works to create innovative and accessible sexual health tools for members of the disability community.

North Carolina: Autism Society of North Carolina offers an extensive list of resources about sexual health for youth and adults with disabilities.

North Dakota: My Ally Health is a reproductive health clinic. They assure that their services are available to anyone regardless of disability status, race, sex, religion, or economic status.

Ohio: The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council has meetings, sends newsletters, holds events, and offers resources about health for people with disabilities. One of their previous events involved a discussion about healthy romantic relationships and sexuality in the I/DD community!

Ohio: The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities provides members of the community with sexual health resources such as guides, teaching tools, videos, and training.

Oklahoma: Planned Parenthood offers sex education for people with developmental disabilities, along with other sexual health resources and services.

Oregon: The Sexual Health Equity for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (SHEIDD) provides sexual health education to young people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The website has a list of resources and guidelines for people who are interested.

Pennsylvania: Positive Approaches Journal was published by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The journal features research and information on sexuality, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and relationships.

Rhode Island: Zencare is a resource that connects people with disabilities with sex therapists in the area.

South Carolina: United Spinal Association is a source for people with spinal cord injuries or disorders. They provide tips for patients and discuss how to plan for a doctor visit.

South Carolina: Able South Carolina is a community-based nonprofit that offers a variety of services for individuals with disabilities.

South Dakota: Bridging South Dakota is a program that offers support for people with disabilities who are survivors of sexual assault.

South Dakota: Planned Parenthood provides a variety of services, such as abortion, birth control, pregnancy testing and services, and STD testing and treatment.

Tennessee: Tennessee Disability Services offers a list of resources on dating and romantic relationships, targeted towards individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Tennessee: Autism Tennessee offers occasional events that involve discussions about relationships and sex. Their Sexual Identity & Inclusion Alliance facilitator is very passionate about creating equal access to information for everyone.

Texas: Planned Parenthood provides a variety of services, such as abortion, birth control, pregnancy testing and services, and STD testing and treatment.

Texas: Navigate Life Texas is a resource for parents of children with disabilities. They offer tips on discussing puberty and sexuality, how to talk to the doctor, and more.

Utah: Planned Parenthood Association of Utah provides a variety of services, such as abortion, birth control, pregnancy testing and services, and STD testing and treatment.

Vermont: Planned Parenthood of Northern New England offers sexuality education for people with developmental disabilities, along with other sexual health resources and services.

Virginia: Disability-inclusive Sexual Health Network (DSHN) connects and supports youths with disabilities in Virginia through sexual education. They have a youth advisory board, resources, and plenty of ways to get involved on their website.

Washington: The Arc of King County shares resources on relationships, sexuality, and gender. Their goal is to ensure that everyone gets equal access to sexual health information.

Washington: The University of Washington has compiled a list of resources on sexuality and relationships for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.

West Virginia: West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council shares resources about body safety and sexual assault prevention.

Wisconsin: Wisconsin Behavioral Health Clinic emphasizes the importance of making sexual health information more accessible, and offers a variety of resources and services for people with disabilities.

Wyoming: The University of Wyoming shares resources on sexual and reproductive health, healthy relationships, and sexual orientation.

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