Adulthood - Social & Spirituality
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Questions Your Child Will Want You to Ask:
What can I do in the community for fun and friendship? Do I want to get involved in civic engagement or leadership? Am I doing the same things as other same-age peers? What kinds of relationships do I have in my life? Where/how can I find someone to date? Will I get married or have a family? Will I go on vacation alone or with family or friends? Do I have a supportive faith community and what supports do I need to fully participate? How will I maintain old friendships and make new ones? How can I use social media to make and maintain friendships and relationships? Do I have friends with and without disabilities? Do I have friends who will share decision-making about what we talk about and do together? Do I interact well with others by being a good listener and expressing myself? How am I exploring or developing my interests or finding new ones? Community Social Opportunities
Developing Connections Through Volunteering http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/142/over3.html
Inclusive Vacation Ideas https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2012/06/06/32-vacation-destinations-for-individuals-with-disabilities-or-special-needs/
Unified Community Activities
Special Olympics Sports http://www.soct.org/
Best Buddies Electronic Buddy System http://www.ebuddies.org/
Civic Engagement & Community Leadership
Urban Collaborative Places http://cityminded.org/urban-collaborative-spaces-can-provide-many-benefits-for-people-with-disabilities-7587
The Right to Participation in Political and Public Life http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/edumat/hreduseries/HR-YES/chap-3.html
Sex, Dating & Disabilities
DDS Relationship Supports https://portal.ct.gov/DDS/Mission/Mission-Main/Relationships
Trying New Things
The Home of Gift Experiences for People With Disabilities http://icanexperiences.co.uk/