Rights, sexuality in Ireland : "It'd be nice to be kind of trusted'
By: Kelly, Grace.
Contributor(s): Crowley, Helen | Hamilton, Carol.
Series: British Journal of Learning Disabilities 37 (4) 2009: 308-315.Publisher: 2009Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
| SEXUAL RIGHTS | SEXUAL KNOWLEDGE | SUPPORT SERVICES | LEGISLATION | IRELAND | CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESSummary: Presents a preliminary analysis of the views and experiences of a small group of Irish people with intellectual disabilities in the area of sexuality and relationships. Provides findings which suggest that people with intellectual disabilities are getting insufficient sex education and that changes are needed at a disabilities service level to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities can express their sexuality in an open and supportive climate. Suggests that at a government level, changes will need to be made to Irish legislation concerning the sexuality of vulnerable adults so that this country is meeting its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Presents a preliminary analysis of the views and experiences of a small group of Irish people with intellectual disabilities in the area of sexuality and relationships. Provides findings which suggest that people with intellectual disabilities are getting insufficient sex education and that changes are needed at a disabilities service level to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities can express their sexuality in an open and supportive climate. Suggests that at a government level, changes will need to be made to Irish legislation concerning the sexuality of vulnerable adults so that this country is meeting its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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