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Handouts

Gender and Sexual Identities Handout
A 5-page packet using visuals and plain language to explain different ways people identify their gender and sexuality. This was designed by self-advocates to teach people with intellectual and developmental disabilities about the diversity of LGBTQ+ identities.
Gender, Sex, and Attraction
A 5-page packet that uses visuals and plain language to describe gender identity, gender expression, sex, and attraction. The packet includes an example and a worksheet to fill in. This was designed by self-advocates to teach people with intellectual and developmental disabilities about the different aspects of a person's gender and sexual self.
Accept and Support Us
A two-page plain text overview of ways to show acceptance and support for LGBTQ+ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We hope disability service providers and teachers will print this out and refer to these tips. You could post this on your office bulletin board!
Support LGBTQ+ Individuals with I/DD
This handout from Elevatus Training gives examples of how to respond supportively when someone brings up topics related to LGBTQ+ identity. We think this would be useful for disability service providers supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are not sure how to discuss this topic.
LGBTQ+ Inclusion Assessment Tool for Disability Service Providers
This checklist is for disability organizations and agencies to evaluate their LGBTQ+ inclusion and improve their practices. You should share this with your boss!