Everyone has the right to have healthy, consensual relationships. However, we know that individuals with developmental disabilities have sexual encounters at a rate commensurate to their peers without disabilities and experience sexual assault and rape at a rate seven times higher than their peers without disabilities. Therefore, education and resources related to sexual health are vital to the health, safety and happiness of our community.
Munroe-Meyer Institute has developed a multidisciplinary team consisting of occupational therapists, psychologists, physical therapists, and recreational therapists to address this critical area of need.
Plain language: We have sexual health services for people with disabilities and can connect you with other resources too. Families and staff may feel comfortable tackling this on their own, and MMI also holds workshops that provide tips for successfully communicating about sexuality with your children and clients.
If you think you may benefit from a specific discipline, read more about them below and contact the appropriate provider. Please direct general inquiries and Askable Adult questions to Carly De Bruin at or email.
Plain language: Call Carly De Bruin at or e-mail her at carly. The information will be age-appropriate but is provided using developmentally appropriate techniques. Education should begin in the home.
