SHADA,
BCM Box Lovely,
London.
WC1N 3XX.
Email: [email protected].
Outsiders runs the Sex and Disability Helpline, a national helpline which is free to callers. Because this service is run very much in isolation, we decided to set up the 'Sexual Health & Disability Alliance' to bring together disability helpline operators and others around the country, who offer advice on sex, sexuality and relationships and disability.
SHADA has started as a small group of individuals who are eager to improve the sex-positive work we do, provide more informed services, and attract helpline operators from other disability agencies. We hope to eventually influence policies so that more disabled people can explore their sexuality and enjoy relationships.
Meetings are held twice a year in London. Joining this group is not dependent on being able to attend meetings, but the more of us who can sit around a table together, the better. The outcome of each meeting is be sent to members by email, and views can be exchanged via a Yahoo Group. Progress is reported on this website.
We welcome anyone who is engaged in the positive promotion of sex for disabled people. If you need support and/or would like to share ideas in this area, and can make a contribution to improving information, awareness, services and public perception, please contact the SHADA Secretary through [email protected] for more information.
Dr. Tuppy Owens,
Outsiders Coordinator