Blogs & News

You are an adult. You have the right to make choices about your life.

Dignity of risk doesn't mean ignoring safety or pretending risk isn't real. It means we stop using risk as the reason to take away someone's rights, education, or opportunities.

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of open, honest conversations about sex, relationships, consent, and safety. But one group is regularly left out of the conversation: adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are overrepresented in the prison system for sex related crimes — better education and support can change that.

John Griffiths invited us to be interviewed on his KBOO radio show. John hosts Disability Justice: An Everyday Pursuit for Survival, which airs on the first Friday of each month at 9:30 AM. Jenna and Heather had a great time speaking with John and are excited to share the interview with you! We’ve put together some key highlights from the conversation.

Jenna Brink and Heather Steele, alongside advocate Eddie Plourde, led a 20-minute presentation titled "Navigating Relationships: Empowering the DD Community with Tools for Healthy Relationships."

We are thrilled to announce that Boundaries & Beyond will be participating in the upcoming Inclusive Leadership Summit on September 12 in Salem. This event is a cornerstone for leaders, advocates, and community members committed to fostering inclusive environments, and we're excited to contribute to this transformative experience.