Sexual Health Rights & Self-Advocacy
Connect with self-advocates and learn policies and information about your sexual health rights!
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AHRC NYC
AHRC NYC supports people who are neurodiverse and their families to lead equitable lives and advocates for legislative and public policy changes to support the communities they serve.
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Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network (AWN)
An organization focused on transformative and restorative justice in disability spaces. AWN is committed to equity, disability justice, racial justice, neurodiverse and trans liberation. Offers webinars, book releases, and newsletters with supportive resources.
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
ASAN is run by and for autistic people. ASAN leads policy and legal advocacy efforts, creates educational resources and tools, and provides leadership training for autistic self-advocates.
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CUNY Disability and Aging Justice Clinic (DAJC)
law.cuny.edu/academics/clinics/disability-aging-justice
DAJC supports low-income individuals with disabilities and aging adults through direct legal representation, advocacy projects, and providing community outreach and education.
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National Council on Independent Living
An organization advancing the disability led Independent Living Movement to ensure that Independent Living Programs are widely available to support the autonomy and rights of people with disabilities. Search for local chapters throughout New York State
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RespectAbility
A diverse, disability-led nonprofit that promotes policies and practices that empower people with disabilities to fully participate in community. Areas of focus include entertainment, news media, leadership, policy-making, and faith-based communities.
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Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS)
SANYS is led by people with developmental disabilities and serves people with developmental disabilities. SANYS provides self-advocacy groups, leadership development, rights promotion, and training.
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Sibling Support Project
A national program that supports the siblings of people with disabilities to help build strong relationships within families and communities.
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Sibling Support Project – SibShop @ AHRC NYC
ahrcnyc.org/services/families/siblings
A local NYC chapter of the SibShop project hosted by AHRC NYC. The SibShop provides professional and peer support to the siblings of people with disabilities to help build strong relationships within families and communities.
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Young Leaders and Advocates Network (YLAN)
A statewide network run for and by young people with disabilities. YLAN provides youth development and advocacy opportunities as well as training for professionals.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights & Policies
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Autistic Self Advocacy Network
autisticadvocacy.org/actioncenter/issues/repro
The ASAN website has a collection of advocacy articles on autism and sexual and reproductive health issues. ASAN also created an easy-read toolkit on LGBTQAI+ identities called “Proud and Supported: Definitions and Beyond.”
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NYCLU – New York Civil Liberties Union
teenhealthny.orgThis website from the NYCLU provides information about youth rights to sexual and reproductive health care in New York State.
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RAINN State Law Database
This tool allows users to compare state laws on various topics including consent and communication privacy.
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SIECUS
SIECUS provides resources and information on sex education advocacy. The site includes sexual health fact sheets and state profiles on sex education laws and standards.
Guardianship Myths and Promoting Youth Rights
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Open Future Learning Videos
Suggested Modules
- Advocacy Explained
- Understanding and Promoting Rights – Long Version – Spanish Version
- Understanding and Promoting Rights – Long Version