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THE COMMITTEE ON SEXUALITY

THE COMMITTEE on Sexuality recognizes and supports the rights of all people with developmental disabilities to have opportunities for social relationships and sexual expression. We do this by promoting education, counseling and advocacy. Who ordered the essay? I found Write My Essay For Me For Free, assistance in online tutoring.

The Committee believes all people have a right to:

• Dignity, respect and privacy.
• Opportunities to develop socially and sexually.
• Responsible, healthy sexual expression.
• Loving and fulfilling relationships.
• Freedom from assault and exploitation.

Begun in 1974, at a Department of Health Education and Welfare Conference in San Francisco, California.

People with developmental disabilities play a key role in planning, leadership and implementation of committee activities.

Board members include parents, people with developmental disabilities and professionals from a wide range of agencies.

Quality of Life

Part of human development is the development of intimate relationships that provide us with affection, happiness, companionship and physical closeness that enhances the quality of our lives.

Physical and Emotional Development

"We hold that every person with special developmental needs has the right to achieve his or her maximum potential on the continuum of human social and sexual maturity. Social and sexual development begins in infancy and continues throughout life..." Dr. Katchadourian

Abuse Prevention

Lack of accurate and easy to understand information and education about sexuality and social development places people with disabilities at risk for sexual abuse. Research indicates 50-95% of all people with disabilities have been sexually abused sometime in their lifetime.

Constitutional Law

The United States Constitution implies the right to privacy and self-determination.