Self-advocate Central has a new toolkit for people with IDD and their families.
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are harmed by
sexual assault more often than others. They are usually harmed by someone
they know. This can include family members, other people with IDD, and
support staff. Consent is a big part of staying safe.
Consent means being in charge of what happens with your body. It is important in romantic relationships. It’s important with friends, family members, and others. People must be in charge of what happens with their own bodies. This keeps them safe and healthy.
To stay safe, we must learn about getting and giving consent. People with IDD must have power over their bodies. People must be able to give or withhold consent. They must be able to say “yes” or “no” in the way they prefer.
You can use this Consent Toolkit in many ways.
• You learn on your own.
• You can learn with your family or others who support you.
• You can learn with other self-advocates.
There are three blocks in the Consent Toolkit. You don’t have to do them all at once. You can do them in three 30-minute blocks.
This toolkit was developed by Strategic Education Solutions (https://www.strategicedsolutions.com) in partnership with UMass Chan Medical School (https://www.umassmed.edu).
Consent Toolkit for Self-advocates & Families: https://selfadvocatecentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Consent-Toolkit-Self-Advocates-Families.pdf