Sexuality, Disability and Relationship Conference, Dublin

national | miscellaneous | press release Wednesday October 01, 2003 05:11 by Orla Ni Chomhrai nichomhrai at eircom dot net

Sexuality, Disability and Relationship Conference, Saturday, October 11th, Holiday Inn, Pearse Street, Dublin. Organised by the Forum of People with Disabilities.

I got this via a patient's group and thought some here might be interested in attending.
Orla

Dear All,
Please find attached a booking form and leaflet for the upcoming Sexuality Disability and Relationship Conference (SDR 2003) which is taking place on Saturday October the 11th in the Holiday Inn on Pearse st.

The Conference is primarily for disabled people. It aims to celebrate and explore sexuality for people with disabilities and help identify any
barriers to this. The conference will take a broad look at sexuality examining a variety of topics including sex education, gender, parenting and rights. Sexuality is one aspect of disabled people's lives which is often ignored, it is however, an aspect which requires changes in education, attitudes, services and the law. It is hoped that this conference can provide an opportunity for people with disabilities to discuss issues around sexuality in a relaxed and open way.


I would appreciate if organisations could pass this booking form on to any of their members they may feel would be interested. Booking forms should be returned as soon as possible to the Forum of People with Disabilities. For further information, you can contact the Forum at:



Forum of People with Disabilities

21 Hill St., Dublin 1

Tel.: (01) 878 6077;

Email: inforum@indigo.ie

Internet: http://www.inforum.ie



Many thanks and best wishes,

Grace Kelly.


Grace Kelly
SDR 2003 Project Manager

Council Secretary of the Forum of People with Disabilities
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S.D.R. 2003

Sexuality Disability & Relationships Conference



October 11th 2003

Holiday Inn,
Pearse St.
Dublin 2


SDR 2003 is a Sexuality and Relationship Conference for Disabled people to celebrate difference and explore society's disabling barriers to sexual and relationship choices. The EYPD 2003 Conference will take a broad look at
'sexuality' and 'disability' through speakers and workshops on topics including sex education, gender, parenting and rights.

The Conference organised by Forum of People with Disabilities and namhi, is primarily aimed at disabled people and their partners. The nature and pace of the speakers and workshops will provide an opportunity for people to
discuss issues in a relaxed and open way.

For more information on any aspect of the one-day, fully accessible
Conference, please contact:


Forum of People with Disabilities
21 Hill St., Dublin 1
Tel.: (01) 878 6077;
Email: inforum@indigo.ie
Internet: http://www.inforum.ie




Forum of People with Disabilities NAMHI


SDR 2003 Conference Programme

10am Registration and tea/coffee

10.30am Opening Address
Deirdre Carroll, General Secretary, namhi
Chair: Niall Crowley, Chief Executive, Equality Authority

11.00am The Sexual rights of Disabled People
Speaker: Dr Tom Shakespeare, University of Newcastle. Co-author of
'The Sexual Politics of Disability'.

11.20am Disability and Sexuality in an Irish context.
Speaker: Selina Bonnie, MA -Disability & Sexuality Researcher.
11.40am Open Forum

12.00pm Relationship Testimonies
Two disabled people tell 'it' like it is

12.20pm "Spaz'em"
Ah, God Help Them! Disabled Drama Co.

12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Networking
Opportunity for information exchange with various mainstream sexuality and
family planning service providers

2pm Workshops (To be held concurrently)
1. Sex Education (what do we want?)
Gert Job, Irish Sex Education Network
2. Women and Sexuality
Rita Kwiotek, NUI Galway
3. Sexuality & Difference -Exploring minority group issues
Suzy Byrne, Trinity College Dublin
4. Facilitating Relationships & Sexuality
Sandra O'Donovan
5. Parenting and Reproductive Rights
Sinead Murtagh, ADM Disability Co-ordinator

3.30pm Workshop Feedback and Plenary Session
Chair: Aisling Reidy, Director, Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Questions and Summation of the day.

4.30pm Closing Address
Mary Keogh, Director, Forum of People with Disabilities

BOOKING FORM

Name: __________________________________

Organisation (if applicable): ________________________________________

Address:
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________

Email: __________________________________

Are you a disabled person? N / Y

Payment enclosed* ¨
(please make cheques or postal orders for ?10 per person OR ?50 per organisation: to the Forum of People with Disabilities).

Please note: Conference places are limited. Therefore early booking is
recommended!

*There are a number of bursaries available -please contact Forum.


CHOOSE A WORKSHOP

Please indicate in order of preference 1 to 5 which of the following
workshops you wish to attend.

¨ Sex Education (what do we want?)
Gert Job, Irish Sex Education Network
¨ Women and Sexuality
Rita Kwiotek, NUI Galway
¨ Sexuality and Difference -Exploring minority group issues
Suzy Byrne, Trinity College Dublin
¨ Facilitating Relationships & sexuality
Sandra O'Donovan
¨ Parenting and Reproductive rights
Sinead Murtagh, ADM Disability Co-ordinator



Although the venue is fully accessible, we would appreciate if you could let
us know of any requirements in advance

¨ I require a sign language interpreter
¨ A Personal Assistant (PA) will accompany me
¨ A guide dog will accompany me
¨ I am a wheelchair user
¨ I a vegetarian
¨ Other requirements (please specify)
_______________________________________
_______________________________________


Please return your completed booking form to:
Forum of People with Disabilities
21 Hill St.
Dublin 1
Tel.: (01) 878 6077
Email: inforum@indigo.ie
Internet: http://www.inforum.ie