MENTAL HEALTH

Disability and Sexuality Lab Presents: Disabilities & Dating Workshop

This free educational series brings to the forefront the unique experiences and challenges faced by people with disabilities when it comes to online dating. (For PDD consumers)

Guest Speaker: Dr. Alan Martino

• Hear Firsthand Accounts: Listen to real-life experiences shared by people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Understand Accessibility Barriers: Learn about the specific hurdles that individuals with disabilities face when accessing digital dating platforms.
• Equip Yourself with Knowledge: Gain practical advice and discover resources that can facilitate safe and fulfilling online dating experiences for people with disabilities.

This sessions topics will include: Safe online dating, red/green flags of dating and dating safety & sexual rights.

Dr. Alan Martino
Assistant Professor in the Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies program in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary.

He leads the Disability and Sexuality Lab, where his research focuses on the intersections of disability and sexuality. Dr. Martino’s research spans topics such as inclusive sex education, online dating, and the intimate lives of people with disabilities.