My Body, My Choice: Recognizing and Respecting the Body Autonomy of People With IDD
Date/Time
12/5/2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
Event Description
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have the right to lead healthy, fulfilling lives within their chosen communities. This includes expressing their sexuality safely and being able to access sexuality education on topics of choice.
Learning objectives
Erica Thomas Education and Outreach Manager | RCM of Washington
Erica Thomas is a graduate of Frostburg State University and currently serves as the Education and Outreach Manager at RCM of Washington (RCM) in Washington, D.C., where she develops and implements a range of customized, person-centered supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Her initiatives include RCM’s Direct Support Professional Academy and Travel Training program, Guided Group Discovery, and more. She also develops and implements person-centered, health-related training programs that support the sexual health needs of people with disabilities, including the Social Circle Peer Sexuality program and the My Body, My Choice bodily autonomy program. Thomas is a certified MANDT crisis intervention instructor, a certified health coach, and nationally certified by the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators. She is also a committed member of the ANCOR Leadership Academy, co-chair of the ANCOR DEIAB Community of Practice, member of the ANCOR POD Community of Practice, and an active facilitator for the Next Chapter Book Club, supporting people with disabilities.
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Learning objectives
- Explore the concepts of body autonomy, ways to support and respect the body, and the significance of supporting the rights of people with disabilities.
- Develop the skills to create and sustain safe spaces that empower individuals with IDD to openly discuss their bodies.
- Discover effective strategies to empower individuals with disabilities to advocate for their rights and establish personal boundaries.
Erica Thomas Education and Outreach Manager | RCM of Washington
Erica Thomas is a graduate of Frostburg State University and currently serves as the Education and Outreach Manager at RCM of Washington (RCM) in Washington, D.C., where she develops and implements a range of customized, person-centered supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Her initiatives include RCM’s Direct Support Professional Academy and Travel Training program, Guided Group Discovery, and more. She also develops and implements person-centered, health-related training programs that support the sexual health needs of people with disabilities, including the Social Circle Peer Sexuality program and the My Body, My Choice bodily autonomy program. Thomas is a certified MANDT crisis intervention instructor, a certified health coach, and nationally certified by the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators. She is also a committed member of the ANCOR Leadership Academy, co-chair of the ANCOR DEIAB Community of Practice, member of the ANCOR POD Community of Practice, and an active facilitator for the Next Chapter Book Club, supporting people with disabilities.
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