Sexual Education, Disability, and the Law: Understanding the ADA’s Role
ADA Audio Conference Webinar Series
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Central Time
Sponsored by the Great Lakes ADA Center and the ADA National Network (ADANN). For help, contact Great Lakes ADA Center: 1-877-232-1990 (Voice/TTY) or email webinars@adaconferences.org.
Description:
This ADA Audio Conference webinar explores the intersection of sexuality, disability, and the law. Participants will gain insights into the barriers people with disabilities face in accessing sexual education, the myths and stigmas that persist, and the protections offered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Through case studies, cultural perspectives, and practical strategies, the session will highlight how to promote inclusive, respectful, and accessible sexual education for all.
Individuals will be able to submit questions for the speaker in advance during the registration process.
Human Generated Real-Time Captioning will be provided for this session.
Format: Zoom Webinar Platform (Closed Captioning will be provided via Zoom and Stream Text link option).
Cost: Free
Continuing Education Recognition (CER): ACTCP (1.5 Credit Hours); Certificate of Attendance.
Speaker:
Mariana Garcia Torres, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Disability and Human Development at University of Illinois – Chicago.
Registration Required: Registration for this session can be found on the schedule page at www.ada-audio.org. If you do not have an account with our system, you will be required to establish one before registering.
Registration deadline: Monday, September 22, 2025.
English