Exploring Relationships and Intimacy with Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)

This capstone project, Exploring Relationships and Intimacy with Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), was completed by a Doctor of Occupational Therapy candidate at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. The purpose of the project is to increase adults with I/DD\u27s access to intimate partner relationships, sexual expression, and occupations related to intimacy by providing adaptive, community-centered, and meaningful resources. The current occupational deprivation that the population experiences surrounding intimacy, sexual expression, and intimate partner relationships must be addressed to improve the population’s overall quality of life, health, and well-being. This project aims to inspire and empower healthcare providers, day program administrators, support staff members, and caregivers to address the intimacy education and intimate social participation needs for the people they support. With more training in and experiences of intimacy and intimate partner relationships, adults with I/DD will be better equipped to understand and express their sexuality, and advocate for their human rights.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2023/1009/thumbnail.jp