It is a common occurrence, that a person with a disability has a question you do not know how to answer. Maybe they want to go out on a date or want privacy in their bedroom. You are not sure what to do, or where to turn to make sure the person’s needs are being addressed while at the same time not opening yourself to liability.
Having a sexuality policy is key to helping individuals get the education, support, and backing they need to have healthy sexual relationships, and helps employees feel confident about addressing these situations. Having a sexuality policy means that:
there is consistency in how people respond to certain situations,
time will be saved,
people understand their rights and responsibilities related to these policies,
people will receive the training needed to carry out these policies, and
will feel less anxious because they know they have the agency’s support to address these issues.
Many agencies lack a policy and need help developing one that empowers, supports, and protects people with disabilities. This two-part online workshop will help you create a draft policy.