12 reactions | A world of opportunities. March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life. Find books at dpl.pub/disability-picturebooks | Deschutes Public Library | Facebook

For too long, people with developmental and intellectual disabilities have been wrongly viewed as either asexual or incapable of making their own choices. A silence among disability providers creates harm. It denies people access to vital education about consent, healthy relationships, identity, and safety.When we avoid the word “sex,” we also avoid real conversations about autonomy and human rights. Everyone deserves to explore their own identities, express love, set boundaries, and make inform

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