The Importance of Health Class for Students with Disabilities

Navigating the education system as a parent is always challenging, but those challenges multiply when your child has a disability. This webinar brings light to the gaps that persist in sex and health education for students with disabilities. We examine the impact of these gaps, from the inadequate instruction in K-12 to the implications of having non-specialists lead sensitive lessons. We also dig into the policies - or lack thereof - that shape these educational experiences, with an eye toward instigating change and ensuring that comprehensive, inclusive education is not just a luxury, but a standard for all students.

We wrap up with a discussion on the barriers that prevent students with disabilities from receiving the health education they deserve and the proactive steps needed to dismantle them. Our discussion is not just an overview; it's a blueprint for empowering disabled students and an invitation for you to be part of this transformative dialogue.

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[00:00:00] - Exploring Accessible Education for Disabled Students
[00:16:50] - Sex Ed and Health Class Experiences of Students with Disabilities
[00:26:52] - Health Education and Sex Education Policies
[00:40:24] - Barriers to Accessible Health Education
[00:55:07] - Consent and Disability Education
[01:09:11] - Health Self Advocacy
[01:20:20] - Teaching Strategies for Inclusive Education
[01:25:13] - Discussion About Part Two and Survey