{"product_id":"lgbtq-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-stories-from-the-rainbow-support-group-paperback","title":"LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual Disabilities: Stories from the Rainbow Support Group - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn D. Allen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLGBTQ+ People with Intellectual Disabilities: Stories from the Rainbow Support Group fills a gap in the literature by providing readers with insight into the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals living with intellectual disabilities (ID). The book underscores the unique intersectionality of LGBTQ+ and intellectual disabilities through observations and accounts from the Rainbow Support Group, a gathering established in 1998 in New Haven, Connecticut, with focus on supporting queer members with ID.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the challenges and breakthroughs related to sexual orientation and gender expression among the ID community in the Rainbow Support Group. It lays bare the often-overlooked reality that individuals with ID have complex sexual identities, challenging societal preconceived notions and biases. The book emphasizes the importance of creating affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals who have been denied sexual expression opportunities, touching on themes of self-awareness, isolation, companionship, and the process of coming out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLGBTQ+ People with Intellectual Disabilities is an ideal text for courses that address intellectual disability, LGBTQ+ studies, social work, human rights advocacy, and community leadership. The book is part of the Cognella Series on Families and Social Justice, a collection of textbooks that support core curriculum within family-related disciplines with emphasis on issues related to social justice, diversity, and equity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53147233354035,"sku":"9798823314251","price":75.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/bB5mECok5x9798823314251.webp?v=1773878095","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/lgbtq-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-stories-from-the-rainbow-support-group-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}