Focus of the Comprehensive Training Program

By empowering DSPs with knowledge and advocacy skills, this training ensures that individuals with IDD can exercise their reproductive rights fully, leading to improved health outcomes and a higher quality of life.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Overview

    1. Reproductive health rights and their significance for individuals with IDD

    2. Historical perspectives and societal attitudes towards reproductive rights

    1. Legal Frameworks

    2. Ethical Considerations

    3. Relevant Laws and Guidelines

    1. Barriers to Reproductive Health for Individuals with IDD

    1. Test Your Knowledge 1

    1. Intersectional Factors

    2. Vulnerabilities and Risks

About this course

  • $12.00
  • 24 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Course Targets

Participants will be able to:

Understand the Reproductive Health Rights of Individuals with IDD:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks that protect the reproductive health rights of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and learn how to advocate for these rights in practice.

Explore Ethical Considerations:

Delve into ethical considerations surrounding reproductive health for individuals with IDD, including issues of consent, privacy, and autonomy. Learn how to navigate these complexities with sensitivity and professionalism.

Develop Support Strategies:

Learn practical strategies for supporting individuals with IDD in making informed reproductive health decisions. This includes providing appropriate education, fostering open communication, and connecting individuals with knowledgeable healthcare providers.