Sexuality for All Abilities

Hi all!
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We appreciate you being a part of the S*xuality for All Abilities community! In an effort to streamline and simplify, we will not be posting much on this page any more. S*xuality for All Abilities is still very much a huge part of what we do, and we will share updates on the S*xuality for All Abilities curriculum and classes on the Mad Hatter Wellness page.

Listening to our bodies is a huge part of discovering what our boundaries are, practicing consent and self care, and having healthy relationships with oursevles and others.
Watch Kim reading this lovely book, Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia Books, to learn more about developing the skill of listening to our bodies.

Listening to My Body Storytime

Blog post updates and information. We are now hosting our blog on our Mad Hatter Wellness Website.
Check out our latest post on Body Liberation, Anti-fatness and S*x Ed.
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Body Liberation, Anti-Fatness and S*x Ed As a society it is past time to collectively heal our ideas around anti-fatness. Here are some ways we can do that.

Back to School Curriculum Training! Join us August 18th 10:00am-1:00pm CST to learn more about the S*xuality for All Abilities Curriculum, how to respond and react to s*xual behaviors at school, how to answer difficult questions and more! You can register for the whole curriculum kit ($375) or just the training ($50). This training is great for SPED Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Therapists, School Nurses, Social Workers, Administrators and anyone who works directly with people with disabilities. Register here:

Online Curriculum Trainings 2021 Join us for our online curriculum training for S*xuality for All Abilities!

We are so excited to host a Free Family Game Night, 7:00 pm CT on August 16! All ages & all abilities are welcome to join Kim in a few rounds of RELATIONSHIP BINGO! Winners will be sent $5 Dairy Queen gift cards for a winding down summer treat!

Register to receive information on how to get your virtual relationship bingo card: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErf-yspjgsE9REhnZTFhW8xqEw7J7sxdvW

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Family GAME NIGHT - Relationship Bingo. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Bring your family or friends to GAME NIGHT - we will be playing a few rounds of Relationship Bingo with Kim - and, there will be prizes!

This article outlines the need for Comprehensive S*xuality Education for EVERYONE. Let's do this.
+ *xEdForEveryone
https://www.businessinsider.com/us-s*x-education-public-schools-lgbtq-students-2021-6

A look at how US s*x education in public schools has evolved over the last 60 years and its impact on LGBTQ students S*x-ed policy is decided by states, not the federal government, and has historically supported abstinence-only and anti-LGBTQ programming.

A friendships class in the park? Yes please! 🌳🌞

We offer 1:1 education sessions for people of all ages and abilities. We will teach about the topics of you and your loved one’s choices in an engaging and safe space. Whether this is virtual, in home, or in the community! DM us or email [email protected] with any questions!

Another great article by Scarleteen! Thank you for your work and highlighting the intersecting pieces of consent, s*xuality and disability.
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Consent Is S*xy: S*xual Autonomy and Disability Here at Scarleteen, we love consent — but what about when your disability changes the way you interact with conversations about s*x and autonomy?

Reconnect with some of the Mad Hatter Wellness staff and community members with a virtual summer celebration! It's free! Register below!

Virtual Pool Party Happy Hour! - Mad Hatter Wellness Thursday July 15th from 5:00-6:00pm CST Put on your best beachwear: sunhats, swimsuits, beach towels, etc, and join Leah for a virtual pool party! If you have a baby pool you want to call in from, please do! Grab your favorite beverages and snacks. We will be listening to beach…

Join us for some summer fun!

Virtual Pool Party Happy Hour! - Mad Hatter Wellness Thursday July 15th from 5:00-6:00pm CST Put on your best beachwear: sunhats, swimsuits, beach towels, etc, and join Leah for a virtual pool party! If you have a baby pool you want to call in from, please do! Grab your favorite beverages and snacks. We will be listening to beach…

Some of you may remember Eva Sweeney from Cripping Up S*x with Eva, the keynote speaker from our conference in February. Check out her website for amazing resources, tools, classes and blog posts. Her work is incredible!
https://www.crippingups*xwitheva.com/shop?fbclid=IwAR1Eq0P-jaU3V75mV3GPuLmxbnUYZvICaZaUY8xt3p18kxaEgev2hrw-LCU

SHOP — Cripping Up S*x with Eva Classes, Books/Films, Private ConsultationsDownload your video, handout, and transcript of the class!Available for purchase: S*x and Disability 101, How to Find Cool S*x-Posi Q***r-Friendly Aides, Cripping Up Toys, Oral S*x and Disability, How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your S*xual Health, Dating....

Thank you Special Olympics Cayman Islands - SOCI for having us! What an insightful and joyful group!

We had a blast with the Special Olympics Cayman Islands crew in our Healthy Relationships with Ourselves and Others workshops! We learned so much about healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, conflict, and more!

Tomorrow!

Parent/Caregiver Support Call - Mad Hatter Wellness June 17th, 12:00 – 1:00 pm CST. This free online zoom call is to provide s*xual health-related support and tools for parents and caregivers. Register here!  

Share with us some of your favorite things!

This summer we are starting a "these are a few of my favorite things" theme on Fridays. Staff at Mad Hatter Wellness will be sharing some of our random/fun/silly favorite things. Please share some of your favorite things in the comments!
First up: Leah Rose Bauman-Smith's Favorite Thing:
The Minnesota LYNX!
Leah and her Mom Deborah Anne are LYNX members and go to every home game. If you get a chance to go to a game this summer- come say Hi to Leah and Deb in section 104 Row T!

Check out this awesome opportunity to learn more about S*x Ed for Q***r Autistic Learners! Siecus: S*x Ed for Social Change does amazing intersectional work!

Happy Pride Y'all.

Happy Pride from everyone at Mad Hatter Wellness. We are committed to providing comprehensive s*xuality education for people of all abilities and intersections of identity. We support, include, love and appreciate all of the LGBTQAI+ folx in our community. *xualityEducationForAll

Celebrating S*x Ed for All month means celebrating s*x ed for people who are neurodiverse, Autistic people, people who are nonverbal, people who have intersecting identities of disability and are LGBTQPAI, people with IDD and anyone and everyone who have missed out on s*xuality education for far too long.
Check out this blog post for more resources on how to celebrate and support S*x Ed for ALL month.
https://sfaabilities.medium.com/celebrate-s*x-ed-for-all-month-e9b147838124?sk=1a071784b99eaa88d556197694492a20

Celebrate S*x Ed For ALL Month Happy National S*x Ed for All Month! We are excited to celebrate and share ways to support s*xuality education for all people. S*xuality…

New blog post alert: We wanted to share a list of anti-racist resources for everyone in our community. There are a lot of ways to take anti-racist actions. Please share additional resources and action steps in the comments.

https://sfaabilities.medium.com/we-unequivocally-stand-with-black-lives-matter-59d2929fd77a?sk=ac585c36b78aff7c00a1be2734573542

Image Text: Three disabled people of color (a Black non-binary person with a cane, a South Asian person in a wheelchair, and an Indigenous Two-Spirit person with a prosthetic leg) block a neighborhood street while holding up cardboard signs. The photo is shot from behind everyone. Photo Credit: This photo was taken by Chona Kasinger. Disabled And Here project page.

We Unequivocally Stand with Black Lives Matter We at Mad Hatter Wellness unequivocally believe that Black Lives Matter. We believe that the liberation of all people is tied together…

Check out this social story created by to help adults with developmental disabilities prepare for getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
You may have gotten or are getting the Covid-19 vaccine soon. It is important that those who can safely get the vaccine do so to protect themselves and others. Some people with certain medical conditions cannot safely get some vaccines. It is normal and okay to feel nervous about your vaccine appointment- it can help to read the exact steps so you know what to expect. As always, take care of yourself, and practice some mindfulness!

FUN CLASS ALERT!
Healthy Relationships class series in May! It will be Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00 central time, starting May 4th and run for 4 weeks. Pay what you can $0-$40. It will be FUN!
Here is the link to register.
https://tinyurl.com/y59wbdfh

Parents, Guardians, Caregivers.. we are here to support you. Join us for our *free* upcoming calls to learn about relationships and s*xual health for your child or adult. Register here for April 20: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErceqqqDkvGtMAMi8VXDo-mvU9rQCTt-4J or more information on our website: https://madhatterwellness.com/events/
Each session will cover introductory material but are then personalized to discuss questions and concerns of those who call in for that session.

Our next S*xuality for All Abilities curriculum is one week away! This s*xuality education curriculum was created for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages. Lessons focus on the topics of healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, safety and s*xual health. This training is great for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, educational assistants, therapists, social workers, school nurses and s*xuality educators.

If you are interested in attending this event without purchasing the full curriculum, cost is only $50.00. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-curriculum-trainings-tickets-116762685335 or more information about our curriculum on our website: https://madhatterwellness.com/curriculum/

What is included in this training:
• Equitable s*x education for people with disabilities
• Recognizing, responding, and reacting to situations involving s*xual behaviors
• How to use the S*xuality for All Abilities curriculum
• Tips, tools, resources to support you in having conversations about s*xual health

We hope to see you there!

Join us on Friday from 5:00-6:00pm Central Time for an online Book Club Discussion on a Quick and Easy Guide to S*x and Disability. Grab your favorite snack and beverage and join us on zoom to discuss this delightful graphic novel. If you haven't read it no worries, join us anyway! It is a quick read and you can order it at Moon Palace or Amazon. https://moonpalacebooks.com/
https://madhatterwellness.com/event/book-club-a-quick-easy-guide-to-s*x-disability/
Zoom link for Event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88363540252?pwd=NjVzc1ZMdFUrSVZETllyNnVUVmRNZz09

Book Club - A Quick & Easy Guide to S*x & Disability - Mad Hatter Wellness Join Leah and the Mad Hatter Wellness Book Club Friday, April 16, 5:00-6:00 pm CST to discuss A Quick & Easy Guide to S*x & Disability by A. Andrews.

*Content Warning: racism and violence towards black people

In the midst of the Chauvin trial, we want to reshare this social story about the death of George Floyd and racism. Social stories are an effective way to discuss or teach about a specific situation or concept with people who respond best to concrete messaging or need time to process short segmented information. Community members of all abilities deserve to be in the know and included in important conversations and action steps against racism.

A PDF printable version of this story will be included in our newsletter next week. Sign up for the newsletter here: https://s*xualityforallabilities.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e4104fa73ddd0482bd9d8cc6e&id=1b1e95cfc2