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Sexual Health Awareness Month 2025

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).

Heather Steele

Sep 122 min read

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Why Are So Many People with I/DD in Prison for Sexual Offenses?

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.

Heather Steele

May 133 min read

Young people of all backgrounds deserve access

to accurate, comprehensive, and age-appropriate

sexual health education and care.

- Nicole Sheitz, PPNCNY