LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual Disabilities

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual Disabilities: Stories from the Rainbow Support Group</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> 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.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The 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.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual Disabilities</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> 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.</span></p>